Sleep apnea — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding it at least as likely as not that the condition is due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected asthma and/or lower back disability.

The appeal for a higher rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine was denied, while the service connection claim for hypotension was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased initial ratings and service connection, effective November 18, 2019.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, and a 70 percent rating was assigned for his unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea has been aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The appeal was dismissed as the proposed rating reductions were not final and appealable actions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical strain and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to missing records that need to be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for plantar fasciitis and remanded the claim for further development regarding obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, lumbosacral strain, and spinal stenosis based on the Veteran's in-service back injury and chronicity of symptoms.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for pulmonary sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, due to an inadequate VA examination and opinion.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and diabetic polyneuropathy of both lower extremities. The claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and other conditions were either readjudicated or remanded.

The appeal for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD, as well as the claim for a higher initial rating for right knee disability and TDIU prior to May 10, 2022.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to a need for additional evidence, specifically a sleep study.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and pneumonia, finding no current disability. The claim for Celiac disease was remanded due to unclear evidence regarding its pre-existence and potential aggravation during service.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer due to untimely filing, and dismissed the appeal for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with disc bulge to include Degenerative Arthritis (DA), Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) disabilities have rendered him unemployable or unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for a sleep disorder to include obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a direct link between the condition and the Veteran's military service or his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no current disability in both cases.