Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain prior to October 4, 2016 and from October 4, 2016 were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain or maintain a gainful occupation for the period prior to October 11, 2022. For the period of October 11, 2022, to the present, his PTSD has been rated at 100 percent and other conditions have independently warranted ratings that bring his combined rating to 70 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and headaches have been granted service connection. The remaining issues of sinusitis, rhinitis, bronchitis, anemia, hysterectomy, hysterectomy surgery scars, insomnia (secondary to tinnitus), and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (secondary to tinnitus) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's asbestosis-related pulmonary fibrosis with OSA is granted a staged initial rating of 50 percent from March 13, 2019. The issue of higher staged initial ratings and entitlement to a TDIU prior to April 10, 2018, are remanded for further development.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The Board needs to resolve conflicting medical opinions and address the Veteran's possible exposure to toxic substances during military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection of hypertension as secondary to his service-connected Dercum's disease has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension is proximately due to his service connected Dercum's disease with obesity as an intermediate step.

The veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, and lumbar spine disability were granted on a direct basis.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbar, right knee, and/or foot disabilities.

Service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis is granted based on the Veteran's in-service injury.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the Veteran's OSA had its onset in service.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran will undergo a VA examination to determine if her OSA is related to her time in service.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of sleep apnea was denied. The effective date remains June 7, 2022.

The appeal for a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to errors in the VA examination. The Board will reconsider the evidence and issue a new decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea is remanded because the medical evidence was inadequate to make a decision. The Board needs more information to determine if the sleep apnea is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The veteran's effective date for several ratings has been granted as June 29, 2020. The Board agreed that the severity of the Veteran's conditions warranted an earlier effective date.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it is proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the claim.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain but remanded the claim for pelvic floor dysfunction.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for lumbar spine issues was denied, but separate ratings of 20 percent were granted for right and left lumbar radiculopathy.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea due to PTSD has been granted.