Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to withdrawal by the Veteran's attorney. The right hip condition claim was granted, with a finding that there is at least an approximate balance of evidence supporting a nexus between the right hip condition and the service-connected left knee osteoarthritis.

The Board has granted service connection for rhinitis pursuant to the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that his current condition is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes and sleep apnea on a secondary basis to MDD due to inadequate medical opinions and missing evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD claim was dismissed as the April 2020 rating decision did not constitute a final appealable decision.,Service connection for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with recurrent, moderate MDD (previously insomnia disorder) was granted with an effective date of March 28, 2024.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to errors in obtaining necessary medical opinions and records.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder, finding that the evidence is in approximate balance and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has found that there were errors in the decision-making process and remands the case for proper notice to be provided, as well as a review of the evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and arthritis, finding that these conditions were present in service and have continued since then.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 40 percent for hypertension, but is remanding the issue of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's initial rating for a lumbar spine disability is denied, but he receives an initial rating of 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that there is no evidence showing a relationship between his obesity and any service-connected disability. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish a link between his OSA and either his service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's mixed sleep apnea and GERD are being remanded for further evaluation due to a duty to assist error. The VA examiner is requested to provide opinions on whether the conditions are aggravated by service-connected asthma, allergic sinusitis, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, or asthma.

The Board has found that the VA opinion provided insufficient basis to decide the sleep apnea claim and has ordered a new VA examination and opinion. The Veteran's service-connected TBI/PTSD is being considered as potentially causing or aggravating his current sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bronchial asthma and sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology. Additional development is needed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen their claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded it for further examination.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective November 18, 2021, was improper and has restored the prior 20 percent disability rating. The Veteran's appeal also includes a remanded issue regarding entitlement to an increased disability rating for GAD.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his service connection claim, including consideration of burn pit exposure during deployment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding his claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tension headaches. The initial rating claim for lumbosacral strain remains denied.