Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and bilateral plantar fasciitis have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,For sleep apnea, the Board finds that further examination and consideration are needed due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the claims for hypertension, a kidney disorder, and an eye disorder.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is currently rated noncompensable, and the Board has remanded for further development.,The Veteran's skin condition and OSA are related to in-service herbicide agent exposure, but a VA examination is needed to determine this.

All claims for service connection related to sleep apnea, skin disability (undiagnosed illness), chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, hypercholesterolemia, headache disability, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension/high blood pressure, and type II diabetes mellitus have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the failure to file a subsequent Notice of Disagreement after filing for Higher-Level Review.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that her obesity, caused by her service-connected mental and physical disabilities, is a substantial factor in causing her current diagnosis of sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of August 8, 2019.

The Board found that the Veteran's remaining service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the denial of his appeal for restoration of TDIU.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for PAN with left lower extremity mononeuritis multiplex is granted at a 30 percent level. The ratings for right lower extremity mononeuritis multiplex with foot drop and right upper extremity mononeuritis multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021) are denied. The initial rating for PAN with left upper extremity mononeuritis multiplex (prior to December 27, 2021) is granted at a 60 percent level.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that no new and relevant evidence had been received to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder condition and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the provided evidence does not establish a link between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral flat feet.

The Board has determined that the previous VA opinions did not adequately address whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case is therefore remanded for further analysis.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for external hemorrhoids and service connection for sleep apnea were both denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea on a secondary basis to the service-connected deviated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral flat feet with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea. The cases are being remanded to consider the merits of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, sciatic nerve disorder as secondary to the service-connected low back disability, and headache disorder.,The Veteran's current low back and sciatic nerve disorders are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's death.