Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to the RO for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and consideration due to the possibility of a material change in his disability status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, degenerative joint disease of multiple joints (excluding shoulders), benign prostate hypertrophy, and hypertension. The evidence did not show a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a direct connection to her military service or any other injury or illness incurred during service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of a lumbosacral spine disability being related to active service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the appellant's skin conditions are related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim will be reconsidered based on the results of this examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and its impact on his ability to work. The appeal is now pending again with the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling VA examinations to reassess the severity of her migraine headaches, vertigo, and acne rosacea.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain has been manifested by complaints of pain and some limitation of motion, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of back injury with lumbar disc disease and lumbosacral spondylitis are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Veteran's right lower extremity nerve impairment is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disabilities, diagnosed as lumbosacral spine strain and degenerative joint disease, were caused by his service-connected left knee disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, fatigue, and cognitive disorder (memory loss) as they are directly related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is service connected, and his lumbosacral strain rating remains at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for sleep apnea and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for PTSD. The Veteran's subjective statements will be evaluated, along with any additional medical evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disability and sleep apnea, as they may be related to his service-connected conditions. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease and sleep apnea, both claimed as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, was denied. The Board found no medical evidence or opinion suggesting a link between any current conditions and the Veteran's service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to his military service, and grants service connection for this condition.