Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's PTSD caused weight gain and obesity, which in turn led to his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for stroke, sleep apnea, and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI). The VA will need to provide a medical examination and opinion regarding the onset of these conditions during service or their relationship to TBI. Toxic exposure risk activities are not considered in this decision.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused by her obesity, which in turn is linked to her service-connected major depressive disorder. The Board has determined that the criteria for secondary service connection have been met.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Allergic Rhinitis.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, right knee tendonitis, and left knee tendonitis are all found to be related to his active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as it is not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected wrist injury.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and low back strain.

The Veteran's OSA with emphysema, sarcoidosis, and bronchiectasis has been rated at 50 percent since December 12, 2012. The Board is remanding the case to consider whether a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's TBI, OSA, and diabetes mellitus, type II have been granted service connection.,Service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence of their onset during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, dyslipidemia, left hip condition, right hip condition, back condition, respiratory condition, sleep apnea, and carpal tunnel syndrome due to potential exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current sleep apnea condition and its relation to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The examiner did not address whether her sinusitis or rhinitis caused her uvula and/or tonsil issues, which could have led to her OSA. Additionally, the examiner did not address whether her PTSD interfered with her CPAP usage, aggravating her OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbosacral strain, which resolved the Veteran's claim. The issue of service connection for back injury is now dismissed as it was fully addressed by the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder is found to be the cause or contributor of his current obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder is also found to be the cause or contributor of his migraines.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is as least as likely as not caused by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board grants service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed as the claim was granted in full. The claims for GERD and OSA are remanded due to a duty to assist error.