Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of primary insomnia and service connection for sleep apnea were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability evaluation or service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further examinations to assess the current severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is denied as his period of other than honorable service ended with a bad conduct discharge. The weight of the evidence does not support a finding that his current anxiety symptoms are related to his first period of honorable service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of any in-service injury or disease related to this condition, and the weight of the evidence does not support a finding that his current sleep disorder is related to his first period of honorable service.

The Veteran's cervical strain and lumbosacral strain are currently rated at 10 percent, with no separate rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy. The Board has determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's low back disability, including lumbosacral myofascial syndrome with traumatic arthritis and herniated nucleus pulposus, was rated at 40 percent prior to July 16, 2007. Since then, the rating has been denied as higher than 40 percent.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was found to have existed since his period of active military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of her current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a new opinion from an examiner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to her service, and therefore grants her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his low back disability, left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy as there was no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes in the case of the low back disability. For the other two issues, the criteria for a higher evaluation were not met.

The Board granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with spina bifida, finding new and material evidence had been submitted. The claims for sleep apnea and increased rating for gout were also addressed.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is not related to his service or service-connected PTSD, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred or aggravated by military service, and the Board finds that it is more likely due to obesity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Travel Board hearing. Service connection claims for pancreatic cancer and sleep apnea are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and gout, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were present during active service. The neurological conditions of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board found that the criteria for these benefits had not been met throughout the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the signs and symptoms of the Veteran's current sleep apnea were manifested during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his employment history. The TDIU issue will be reviewed by the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation and Pension Service to determine if an extra-schedular evaluation is warranted.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and evidence are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were initially manifested during active service and supported by credible statements from fellow soldiers. Service connection is denied for bruxism.