Sleep apnea — all decisions

The Board remands the case to obtain a new medical opinion on the etiology of obstructive sleep apnea, considering service treatment records and potential toxic exposure during service.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected alcohol use disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board remands the Veteran's increased rating claim for his lumbar spine disability due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and migraines.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder due to a lack of compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to her service-connected asthma.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to service-connected disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions and a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and granted earlier effective dates for certain hip conditions, while restoring some disability ratings.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, as her service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance from another person. The claim for housebound criteria was dismissed as it had already been granted in a previous decision.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral spondylosis with degenerative disc disease and bilateral lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, finding a nexus to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral flat foot (pes planus), lumbosacral strain, and migraines. The claims for left eye ischemic optic neuropathy and disordered sleeping were remanded.

The Board denied increased ratings for coronary artery disease and granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, while remanding the claim for a left shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, a left knee disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, and diverticulitis. A 30 percent rating was also granted for the Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder effective February 26, 2021.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and granted service connection for lumbar discogenic pain with right radiculopathy, left thumb injury residuals, bilateral hand tremors, chronic rhinitis (presumptively), and chronic sinusitis.,The Veteran's lumbar discogenic pain with right radiculopathy is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as it is not related to an in-service injury, event, or disease and is more likely due to the Veteran's weight.

The Board dismissed the appeal for restoration of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as moot, since the issue was already resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) for the period from August 29, 2014, to June 16, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on a secondary basis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus but denied service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea.