Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service and a service-connected PTSD. The decision also notes that there are no negative nexus opinions of record.

The Board has remanded the claims for left knee disabilities, right knee instability, and sleep apnea due to service-connected left knee disabilities. The Veteran's left knee disabilities include arthritis and instability, while his right knee disability is claimed as secondary to these conditions. His sleep apnea claim involves obesity as an intermediate factor between his service-connected left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and lumbosacral spine disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed due to non-compliance with essential claims-processing rules.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection for OSA, as it is related to PTSD with obesity. The AOJ must obtain a medical opinion addressing whether the appellant's service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated his OSA, considering obesity as an intermediate step.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to DIC benefits, service connection for cause of death, and accrued benefits due to the need for further development and consideration.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The appeal of the deferred decision regarding entitlement to compensation for headaches is dismissed. Service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is granted.

Entitlement to an earlier effective date for a 20% rating for right knee instability is denied.,Entitlement to an earlier effective date for SMC based on aid and attendance is denied.,Entitlement to a higher level of SMC based on aid and attendance is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA treatment records and requests for private records, which may affect the service connection determination for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected rhinitis and for tinnitus, but denied service connection for sinusitis.

The appeal of the deferred claim for PTSD is dismissed.,The appeal of the deferred claim for OSA is dismissed.,Entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is secondary to his service-connected other specified trauma or stressor related disorder, insomnia, and persistent depressive disorder, has been remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (lumbar DDD) was granted, and he is now rated at 20 percent. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right lower extremity femoral nerve remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his attorney.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of the assigned evaluations for various lower extremity radiculopathies and a lumbar spine disability have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of those issues at her hearing.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating.,Right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome are both currently rated at 10 percent. The Veteran seeks increased ratings for these conditions.,Lumbosacral strain is also rated at 10 percent, and the Veteran seeks an increase in this rating.