Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for right hand 5th finger sprain and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee degenerative joint disease, and remanded several service connection claims due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board restored the 40 percent rating for lumbosacral strain, effective November 1, 2023, as the reduction was not proper.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected insomnia disorder and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, based on the aggravation of his obstructive sleep apnea due to obesity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between the condition and his active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, a bilateral leg disorder, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for all issues, including higher disability evaluations and service connection claims.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a higher rating to correct an error by the AOJ in satisfying its duty to assist under 38 U.S.C. § 5103A.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder with TBI.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for female sexual arousal disorder, sleep apnea, and asthma as the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The claims for service connection and increased rating are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions that address the issues of secondary causation and aggravation, as well as the impact of medication on the severity of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain.

The Board remands the appeal for additional development to provide an adequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obesity, which may be related to OSA, was caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer, sleep apnea, and a heart condition. The low back disability was granted based on aggravation during service. TDIU prior to January 10, 2019, was also denied.

The Board remands the matter for a new examination to address the Veteran's lay statements and medical history regarding his sleep apnea symptoms since service.

The Board is remanding the issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding aggravation.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea to obtain a VA examination and address the Veteran's contention that his sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a lumbosacral strain to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.