Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability was not found to warrant a higher rating prior to December 8, 2020. The case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and memory loss due to additional development being necessary.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to a service-connected low back disability, finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for asthma and subsequent sleep apnea is denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance or housebound status, as he does not require personal assistance from others and is not substantially confined to his dwelling.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, sciatic nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and femoral nerve radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities are all denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure. The Board granted service connection for hypertension, but remanded the issues of service connection for OSA and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA secondary to bipolar disorder with major depressive disorder. The issues of lung disability and low back disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in previous opinions and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, sleep apnea, and anxiety due to potential exposure to toxic substances at Fort McClellan. The AOJ is required to obtain medical opinions on the likelihood of a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's TERA participation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and back pain, resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board found that SMC aid and attendance is granted based on these conditions.

The Board has granted effective dates of September 8, 2016 for the awards of service connection and increased ratings for right ear hearing loss, tension headaches, and acquired psychiatric disability. The rating for the acquired psychiatric disability is set at 70 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, which was previously denied. The claim is being returned to the AOJ for these additional evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss, and there was no service connection established for most of the claimed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to new evidence received after the previous rating decisions. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service or TERA exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and a duty to assist error. The issues include right shoulder, left shoulder, bilateral foot, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board has denied service connection for fibromyalgia due to lack of objective evidence and credible opinion supporting the diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for hypertension and sleep apnea as there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to service.