Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was granted service connection as directly related to military service.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied due to lack of a causal relationship with the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder or tinnitus.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied because there is no evidence linking GERD to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.,Service connection for vertigo was denied as there is no established link between the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and his vertigo.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 100 percent for the service-connected psychiatric disability from August 16, 2020 is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular disability rating. The case for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the service-connected psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation and consideration of evidence.,The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his left ear hearing loss.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding his claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to untimeliness of the VA Form 10182. The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis for a higher schedular evaluation.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's asthma has been granted service connection due to presumed exposure to fine particulate matter during his service in the Gulf War. The Veteran's tinnitus was denied as not shown in service or within one year of discharge, and not otherwise etiologically related.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to a lack of an examination. Service connection for a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD, Anxiety) and erectile dysfunction are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issues of service connection for advanced facet disease, increased ratings for prostate cancer residuals, psychiatric disability, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim of service connection for Gulf War Syndrome. The case is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied, while his claim for hemorrhoids as secondary to hypertension was granted. The Veteran received a 10 percent increased rating for sinusitis but the request for a higher rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma was denied.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea because the Veteran filed a request for higher-level review (HLR) at the same time he sought Board review, and concurrent elections are prohibited.

The Board denied service connection for vertigo, obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to MDD and anxiety disorder, and left eye disability.,There is no evidence of a current disability manifested by vertigo. The Veteran's allegations are not credible.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, but dismissed the appeals related to other conditions.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea, for further development and an in-person examination.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is rated at 40 percent prior to December 2, 2019. A higher rating for this condition is denied. The right knee PFPS remains rated at 10 percent. Prior to September 1, 2020, a TDIU was granted based on service-connected disabilities; however, as of that date, the Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need to address certain medical opinions.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for bronchial asthma prior to April 2019, granted a 60 percent rating from April 2019 to April 2020, and denied a higher rating thereafter. Service connection was also denied for residuals from a head injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for OSA, specifically whether it is related to service or exposure to toxins during Gulf War service. The Veteran's current condition does not qualify for presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection for various conditions, except for sleep apnea which was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder and its relationship to service or a service-connected disability. The Veteran will need another medical opinion to address these issues.