Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA examination scheduling.

The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed OSA, including whether it is related to his period of service or caused by his service-connected TMJ disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to include as secondary to a service-connected right shoulder impingement syndrome, due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding a link to the Veteran's service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

The Board granted an effective date of July 23, 2013, for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a 50 percent evaluation from that date.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for tinnitus, denied service connection for anus restriction as secondary to a service-connected disability, and denied increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve. The claims for service connection for right knee strain with osteoarthritis as secondary to service-connected disabilities and TDIU were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and service connection for various disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's neck condition, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there was no current diagnosis of the condition and it was not shown to be related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left hand tendinopathy and tendonitis, and right hand tendinopathy and tendonitis based on evidence showing their onset during military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct a duty to assist error, as the medical opinion evidence is inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's obesity, caused by his depression, was a substantial factor in causing his OSA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back and lower extremity radiculopathy conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted a 50 percent disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea from December 31, 2010 to March 14, 2011, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to that date and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and hypertension, dismissed the claims for a bilateral hearing loss disability, high cholesterol, and other conditions as moot or denied, and remanded several issues for further development.

The appeal seeking entitlement to service connection for sleep disturbances is dismissed because it has been included in the Veteran's service-connected PTSD evaluation.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma was granted a 30 percent disability evaluation, and the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.