Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims were based on his reported military experiences but no specific diagnoses or supporting evidence was provided in the decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine prior to September 6, 2017 is currently rated at 10 percent and not higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service. The Veteran testified that he experienced symptoms during service, but a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to her service-connected disabilities, including a psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's disability was caused by his service-connected hip and knee conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because the proposed reduction of his disability ratings was not implemented, and the Veteran did not request a hearing or submit evidence within the required timeframe.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his PTSD with alcohol and cannabis use disorder is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding aggravation.

Your appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to lumbar degenerative disc, degenerative arthritis of the spine due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with an examination and addendum opinion.

The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinion regarding service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD and MDD are inadequate. The matter is being remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, but has remanded the claims for a left knee disability, right knee disability (claimed as secondary to a left knee disability), and lumbar spine disability (claimed as secondary to a left knee disability).

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for anemia (unspecified) was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7720.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, back condition, and tinnitus were remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding potential exposure to toxic substances during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations and whether his service-connected psychiatric disability aggravated his obesity, which may have caused or exacerbated his current mild positional sleep apnea.

The Veteran's initial rating for migraine headaches has been granted at a 50 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's back disability remains remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's disability ratings for PTSD and lumbosacral strain were restored to their previous levels.,The Veteran's entitlement to SMC was restored based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding sleep apnea, anxiety condition, ringing in ears, and right ankle condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.