Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between an in-service event and the Veteran's current sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea should be remanded due to a potential toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) involving TCE at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The PACT Act requires VA to provide an examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the claimed disability and the TERA.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of consideration for direct service connection and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's right knee incomplete ligament tear and strain with degenerative arthritis post ACL reconstruction are currently rated at 10 percent each, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,The Veteran's left knee strain and lumbosacral strain are also rated at 10 percent each.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and cannabis use was granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent. Other service connection claims were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, a cardiovascular condition (heart trouble), sleep apnea, and vertigo are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Specifically, the Board is seeking clarification on whether there is a relationship between the Veteran's current cardiovascular conditions and her service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea (OSA) is secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The claim for direct service connection of OSA is not addressed as it was remanded. Further medical opinion is needed to determine if there is a link between PTSD and OSA.

The Board denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, with obesity as an intermediate step.,Both conditions were found not to be present in the current time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical examination and opinion, as well as failure to consider all theories of entitlement. The appellant's service connection claim for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for OSA, neck disability, right shoulder disability, and diabetes due to new and relevant evidence. The left shoulder disability claim is denied as no new and relevant evidence was received.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist. The issues of dental disability, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are all being reviewed again.

The Veteran's migraine has been granted service connection. The Board has found the Veteran's recurrent sleep disability and vertigo issues to be inextricably intertwined with other remanded claims, thus requiring further examination and review.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to June 28, 2013, for service connection of his spinal disability. The claim was received on that date and the Board found it appropriate as the effective date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the inadequacy of a VA medical examination regarding the severity and functional loss during flare-ups or repeated use of his lumbosacral strain with disc narrowing (claimed as low back pain).

The Veteran's low back strain disability is granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but no greater. The adjustment disorder with depressed mood due to joint pain of the low back strain, bilateral knees, bilateral shoulders, and left ankle strain is granted a 50 percent initial rating, but no greater.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for an examination that complies with the PACT Act. The Veteran's sleep apnea may be related to his service, including participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for hypertension was granted, as new and material evidence has been received. The condition is now claimed as secondary to kidney, colon, and/or prostate cancer.,The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted, as new and material evidence has been received. The condition is now claimed as secondary to kidney, colon, and/or prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and colitis (claimed as chronic diarrhea) due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again with a focus on obtaining adequate medical evidence.