Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleeping and respiratory disorder was reopened, with the grant of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.,The Veteran is currently rated at 50 percent for PTSD with MDD. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss, as well as to ensure proper consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the additional disabilities he developed were not caused by VA's negligence or fault.

The Veteran's burn scars are rated at 10 percent, and his migraine headaches have been increased to 30 percent. The Board denied service connection for the remaining conditions.

The Board is remanding the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depression and alcohol abuse caused or aggravated his sleep apnea, including whether his unwillingness to use his CPAP machine due to claustrophobia has aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for separate ratings for sleep apnea and bronchial asthma was denied as the disability is rated under a single diagnostic code, with no authorization for separate evaluations.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings granted. The claims for secondary service connection were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a low back injury meet or approximate the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating due to incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during the past 12 months.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an increased rating for PTSD due to withdrawal. The claim of service connection for sleep apnea syndrome was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and inguinal hernia were found to have been incurred during his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to address the claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis has been granted. The remaining issues are being remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,For her claim of service connection for feminine problems, to include tubal ligation and unusual menstrual cycles, the Board finds that she has submitted sufficient evidence to reopen her claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining records related to court martial proceedings involving Kinsell and Bradford.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of a skin disability or sleep disorder, and the evidence does not support an in-service incurrence related to these conditions. Therefore, service connection for both conditions cannot be established.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lumbosacral syndrome with fusion for herniated lumbar disc is at least as likely as not related to his in-service back injury, and service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and requesting SSA disability benefits records. The issues of service connection for hearing loss, brain injury, and sleep apnea will be addressed in a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and sleep apnea due to pending development, including issuance of a statement of the case in response to the timely notice of disagreement.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is as likely as not related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.