Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral hallux valgus, and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis. The Board found that the Veteran's weight gain/obesity caused by these conditions led to his sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider all evidence of record including lay statements from fellow servicemembers.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for entitlement to increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches as the appellant requested withdrawal of all issues.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea and major depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for further VA psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided in December 2021 was inadequate and remanded for a new opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by his obesity, which in turn is due to his service-connected thoracolumbar spine, degenerative disc and joint disease; residuals of right ACL instability; right hip strain with osteoarthritis; left knee degenerative arthritis; right knee instability; and right tibial stress fracture. The Board has granted the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received, specifically the Veteran's statements about his sleep issues during service. The claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is being remanded to allow for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a deviated nasal septum and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the deviated septum.,Both conditions are found to have onset during active duty, with the Veteran's former spouse providing supporting testimony.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to his obstructive sleep apnea or to his service-connected PTSD.

Service connection for various conditions including bilateral shins, left ankle, left arm and elbow, lower back pain, neck pain cervical spine, rhinitis, right ankle, right arm and elbow, right hand, right hip, right shoulder scar, right wrist, sinusitis, sleep apnea, vertigo has been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a head injury was denied as there is no current diagnosis of residuals or TBI.,The Veteran's MDD, recurrent episode with anxious distress, was granted with a 70% disability rating.

Service connection is denied for vertigo, sleep apnea, upper back condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for migraine headaches has been remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum VA opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected asthma.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities. The right knee disability, neck disability, and major depressive disorder claims are remanded as there is insufficient medical opinion regarding their etiology.,The Board has also denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder due to a lack of sufficient medical opinion regarding its onset during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's OSA and his military service, particularly in relation to toxic exposure risk activities during his service in Kuwait.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, right and left lower radiculopathy caused his obesity, which in turn led to obstructive sleep apnea. The Board granted entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of results from the Veteran's community care sleep study, and for an opinion on whether his current sleep apnea is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple issues has been remanded due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence, including medical opinions related to potential toxic exposure claims under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain due to inadequate examination regarding flare-ups and repetitive use.