Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim due to a need for updated VA treatment records from El Paso, Texas. The case will be adjudicated again after these records are obtained.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied as her service-connected conditions did not warrant higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her low back disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to address her current orthopedic and neurologic manifestations, including urinary incontinence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on the issues of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus, an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, and increased rating for PTSD prior to July 9, 2012.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep apnea, which he claims is related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his service connection claim for retinosis pigmentosa and cataracts in each eye was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to failure to report for VA examinations and to ensure proper notification of examination scheduling.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and lumbosacral spine disorder were not incurred or aggravated during active duty service, and thus denied these claims.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for extra-schedular consideration. The case will be referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation and Pension Service.

The Veteran's low back disorder is rated at the maximum allowable disability rating for limitation of motion. The left 3rd finger fracture has been rated at the maximum allowable disability rating for ankylosis or limitation of motion.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's COPD, hypertension, and sleep apnea are not related to his military service. The claims were denied.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and the need for further records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder, including OSA, is being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to accommodate his request for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA spine examination of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and providing medical nexus opinions. The cervical spine issue remains before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for a lumbosacral strain was granted, and the effective date for service connection was set at September 26, 2006. The earlier effective date request for prior to September 26, 2000, for the grant of service connection for lumbosacral strain was also granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection claims for sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and a liver condition before the Board could issue a decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his low back disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, and thus a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for action tremor (claimed as neurological condition causing uncontrollable shaking) has been granted.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, including asthma and obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for diabetes mellitus was also denied. The Veteran's recurrent left tibia fractures were rated as 10 percent disabling.