Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for hemorrhoids was granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's lumbosacral degenerative disc disease warranted a 10% evaluation since August 4, 2008.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for sleep apnea, increased evaluation of PTSD with depression prior to September 14, 2012, and TDIU benefits prior to September 14, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has requested to withdraw all pending appeals.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, diagnosed as sleep apnea, is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has noted that additional evidence was submitted during a July 2014 Travel Board hearing and has requested its association with the electronic claims file. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and headaches, as well as his request to connect tuberculosis residuals to service, is being remanded for further action.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is not related to his active service, as there was no evidence of symptoms or diagnosis during service and the most likely cause of his condition is post-service weight gain.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and clarifying whether the Veteran is requesting increased ratings or effective date changes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be related to his military service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The increased disability ratings for the knee disabilities and bilateral pes planus are also granted.

The Board has restored the 100% rating for chondrosarcoma, right distal tibia effective June 1, 2010 and November 1, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic lumbosacral strain, but denied service connection for bilateral knee and left shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to unclear employment history and conflicting opinions on his ability to work. Additional VA examinations are needed, and the RO must obtain updated medical records.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain disability was reduced from 40% to 20% effective September 1, 2011. A separate 10% rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.

The Board has found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is incurred in active service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total disability rating based on the need for convalescence following surgical treatment of his right shoulder was dismissed as it has been granted by the RO. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to active duty or his service-connected small cell lung cancer. The reduction of the disability rating from 30% to 10% was not addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence regarding the specific in-service knee surgery. The Veteran is also granted service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The appeal is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his service or a service-connected condition.