Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or connection to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including her total vaginal hysterectomy and multiple spine conditions, are found to be disabling enough to prevent her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran seeks service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which he claims first manifested during his second period of service. The Board finds that a remand is needed to obtain an examination and determine the etiology of the condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA medical opinions and medical records, as well as requesting Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran is also scheduled to undergo a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service, including as due to asbestos exposure. The Veteran currently has a diagnosis of sleep apnea and had complaints of shortness of breath in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a new VA examination and determine if her service-connected disabilities preclude her from obtaining or maintaining any gainful employment. The case will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus problems, GERD, PTSD, and sleep apnea. Service connection is granted for all conditions.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep disturbance or sleep apnea, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with depression. The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep disorder and his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that she meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's back disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected right leg disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine prior to March 23, 2009 and a rating in excess of 40 percent from that date onwards.

The Board has remanded the case for a new opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes. The appeal will be considered after this additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea began in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether his current sleep apnea onset during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for a TDIU and his unemployability is due to his service-connected conditions, resulting in an award of TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder, diagnosed as spinal stenosis at L4-L5 and L5-S1 and lumbosacral strain, is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected sinusitis with allergic rhinitis. Therefore, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a videoconference hearing at the RO. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including psychiatric disorders and musculoskeletal disabilities, are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes and whether he has a current hearing loss disability. The issues on appeal are related to service connection.