Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left hip disorder, and right hip disorder have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of these conditions during the appeal period.,There is no evidence linking any of these conditions to military service or environmental exposures in Southwest Asia.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, GERD as secondary to PTSD, and OSA as secondary to PTSD. The evidence shows current disabilities of these conditions and a link between them and service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded due to a lack of an adequate VA opinion regarding the relationship between his service and exposure to toxic substances, including asbestos. The RO will need to verify any potential asbestos exposure and obtain a new VA medical opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, finding that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition, including arthritis and other spinal conditions, requires additional development due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between his current symptoms and service. The case is being remanded to obtain an adequate VA examination and medical opinion addressing all back conditions reasonably raised by the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was granted with an effective date of September 10, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of migraines has been granted. The case is remanded to determine service connection for OSA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hand Dupuytren's contracture and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of October 2, 2013. The Board found that the earliest date VA received a formal or informal claim for this condition is October 2, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which raises a theory of entitlement that was not previously addressed. The Veteran now contends that his service-connected major depressive disorder caused obesity and this in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including restrictive lung disease, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, left wrist strain with degenerative arthritis, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and residual of right ear otitis media, have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be secondary to his service-connected lumbar and cervical spine conditions, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, including as secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is a 'but-for' cause of his current OSA.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypercholesterolemia and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, and a right ankle condition were denied as there is no persuasive evidence of their onset during service or being related to service.,Service connection was not granted for diabetes, restless legs syndrome, left knee condition, and left hip condition due to lack of persuasive evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's service-connected GERD was granted a rating of 30 percent effective July 7, 2021. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD was also granted.

The Veteran was awarded service connection for sleep apnea with a rating of 50% effective July 18, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for high blood pressure and an increased rating for sleep apnea have been dismissed due to the failure to timely file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within one year of receiving the decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for her service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ should consider separate ratings for any associated neurological conditions.

The reduction of the disability rating for spinal stenosis with disc protrusion, degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain from 20 percent to 10 percent was improper as there is no sustained improvement in the Veteran's condition that would be reasonably maintained under ordinary conditions.