Sleep apnea Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and an earlier effective date for left leg radiculopathy was denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were partially denied, with a 30 percent evaluation granted for headaches.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for inactive tuberculosis of the thoracic spine at T-4 with degenerative disc disease from July 26, 2002 until September 25, 2003 was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected conditions, finding that the current ratings were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected back disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension were remanded for a videoconference hearing.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating or establish a link between his claimed conditions and military service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied, while his claims for increased ratings for folliculitis of the face and post-operative residuals, tumor, buccal vestibule area of mental nerve in region of tooth #27 were granted.

The veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and spondylitic changes is being remanded to the RO/AMC for additional development.

The veteran's back disability was evaluated, and the Board found that a rating in excess of 20 percent was not warranted.

The veteran's initial, noncompensable rating for lumbosacral strain with DDD was upheld as the evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance with special adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only was denied due to the need for further medical evidence regarding loss of use of his feet.

The veteran's claims for service connection for esophageal dysmotility with dysphagia and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine are being remanded for additional medical examinations.

The appeal is remanded for a VA examination to be conducted by a physician or a physician's assistant, and readjudication of the claim.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for retinitis pigmentosa to the RO for further development and a decision based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbosacral spine disorder and bilateral leg cramps, but granted service connection for right shoulder and right knee disorders.

The veteran's claims for service connection for liver disorder, abdominal knot/node, back disorder, and diverticular disease of the colon have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the revised spine rating criteria effective September 26, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of any current bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The veteran's claim is being remanded due to pending issues.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran. The earlier effective date claim was withdrawn by the appellant.