Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine was denied as there is no evidence linking it to his military service or any service-connected conditions.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted based on its presence in service and persistence post-service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and related issues are being remanded due to the need to obtain non-VA medical records from West University Wellness and Westchase Health and Rehabilitation Center, which have not been associated with the claims file. The AOJ is instructed to readjudicate the claims after obtaining these records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, specifically exposure to asbestos or other toxic substances. The Veteran was exposed to asbestos in service but no nexus between current OSA and this exposure could be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of OSA was denied in June and October 2018. He filed a new claim on June 25, 2020, which resulted in the grant of service connection with an effective date of June 25, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, with some issues being remanded.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen previously denied claims.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion provided in December 2021 was inadequate and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected low back disability caused or aggravated his obesity, which may have contributed to his OSA. The examiner must provide opinions on causation and aggravation of obesity by the service-connected low back disability.

The Board has granted service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraine Headaches, and Sleep Apnea. The TBI is found to be of service origin, the headaches are related to the TBI, and the sleep apnea is linked to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including his TBI.

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to make a fully reasoned determination on the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to his service-connected congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, sinusitis, and rhinitis. The case is being remanded to obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's OSA, including aggravation by a service-connected disability and obesity as an 'intermediate step.'

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for OSA. The AOJ is required to obtain an addendum VA opinion addressing direct service connection and whether obesity/weight gain as a result of service-connected disabilities was a substantial factor in causing OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to his active service and assigning high probative value to the April 2020 sleep study report.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent, and separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arthritis, asthma, sleep apnea, back condition, neck condition, flat foot/pes planus, and hypothyroidism, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for all issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's OSA is being remanded for further evaluation due to insufficient information about its onset and course, as well as a lack of an opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected TBI or depressive disorder and his sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's and his wife's statements regarding symptoms during service. The claim for OSA will be reconsidered with an addendum opinion.

The Board has vacated its August 2024 decision and dismissed the appeals on ten issues due to procedural errors, including incorrect substitution of the appellant as a valid claimant.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities are granted as direct service connection.,Obstructive sleep apnea is denied as secondary to PTSD with anxiety and depression.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of aggravation or secondary service connection, and that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for allergic rhinitis and appendectomy residuals.

The Veteran's tinnitus and lumbosacral strain are granted service connection, while his PTSD with cannabis abuse remains at a 70% rating. The decision also grants the Veteran's claims for these conditions.