Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction for additional development regarding his lumbosacral disability claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for further examination. The issues of service connection for low back disorders and bilateral feet conditions are being addressed.

The Board has ordered additional development to obtain relevant medical records and an addendum opinion from the March 2014 VA examiner. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, claimed as a sleep condition secondary to PTSD and/or undiagnosed illness, is now remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and increased ratings for PTSD and CAD are denied. The claim for TDIU is pending as additional development is required.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative before the Board could issue a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and requests for additional information from the Veteran regarding his National Guard service. The claims will be reconsidered based on the available evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset in service and is related to his military service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the June 5, 2008 rating decision denying service connection for sleep apnea was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. Service connection is now granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a deviated septum, obstructive sleep apnea, and an obstructed left tear duct (lacrimal gland) based on the Veteran's credible account of in-service injuries and post-service symptoms.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is granted as incurred in service, and the issue of TDIU is remanded for readjudication.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disability, joint pain, headaches, and sleep apnea were not causally related to his military service or any other known clinical diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected chloracne is rated at a 10 percent rating since August 23, 2005. The Board finds that the criteria for a 10 percent rating have been met.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his PTSD has been granted. He is now entitled to the benefits sought.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease was caused by his service-connected degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to his military service. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the relationship between his TBI and sleep apnea with service. The right forearm scar evaluation will also be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding pain on examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records. The issues on appeal are related to his service-connected conditions and a new shoulder disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the lack of post-service clinical records and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be re-adjudicated after all requested information is provided.