Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and memory loss as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for rectal bleeding and polyps, finding that the condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated by it. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, a headache disability (migraines), an increased evaluation for asthma with COPD, and entitlement to TDIU due to the need for new medical nexus opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, unspecified insomnia disorder, alcohol abuse, obstructive sleep apnea, basal cell carcinoma, tinnitus, GERD, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, OSA, diabetes mellitus type II, and kidney disorder. The appeals are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim of service connection for a LEFT shoulder disorder and cervical spine disorder, as well as the denial of SMC at the K-rate on account of 'loss of use' of the LEFT foot.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance due to lack of permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, or vision.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and OSA are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for GERD is remanded due to insufficient evidence on whether it is secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the current evidence is insufficient to resolve the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and thus, remands the matter for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to tinnitus is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The VA examiner's opinions are inadequate, and an addendum medical opinion is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and foot disorder claims have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss as there is no current disability meeting VA criteria. The back disorder claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and requires an opinion on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his in-service complaints, toxic exposures, or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected right ankle posttraumatic arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, degenerative arthritis of the back, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome is related to active duty service.,The evidence of record persuasively demonstrates that the Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is caused and/or aggravated by his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, so the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability and obstructive sleep apnea, but denied service connection for colon cancer. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding the Veteran's diabetes.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss. Service connection is denied for psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee.,Service connection was not established for a psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, or high blood pressure due to lack of evidence of such conditions during the pendency of the claim. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as secondary to service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board found no evidence of these conditions in service or within one year post-service, and the Veteran did not provide sufficient medical evidence to establish a link between his current disabilities and service.,The Veteran was also denied an increased rating for duodenitis with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as there is no evidence showing severe symptoms that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee and mental health disabilities.