Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to the service-connected major depressive disorder (MDD) [DENIED] Citation Nr: 18131241


Citation Nr: 18131241 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 16-01 035 DATE: August 31, 2018 ISSUE Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to the service-connected major depressive disorder (previously rated as specified depressive disorder and mood disorder). ORDER Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, to include as…

Gout; left wrist disorder; right wrist disorder; back disorder; sleep apnea; headaches; acquired psychiatric disorder; right knee status post tear chondromalacia; hypertension [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131240


Citation Nr: 18131240 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-11 373 DATE: August 31, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to service connection for gout is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder is remanded. Entitlement to service connection for a right wrist disorder is remanded. Entitlement to a service connection for a…

Left/right knee disorder [GRANTED]; posttraumatic, left/right hand & fingers osteoarthritis (OA); (MDD); [DENIED] hypertension & hypertensive heart disease [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131246


Citation Nr: 18131246 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-30 548 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER Whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for a left knee disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected right knee disorder, and if so, whether service connection is warranted is granted. Entitlement…

Asthma disorder, to include as due to chemical or asbestos exposure and PTSD; obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), to include as secondary to an asthma disorder [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131255


Citation Nr: 18131255 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-24 570 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER New and material having been received, a claim for entitlement to service connection for an asthma disorder, to include as due to chemical or asbestos exposure and secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is reopened. REMANDED Entitlement…

An effective date earlier than July 26, 2010, for the award of service connection for left ankle sprain is [DENIED], Service connection for sleep apnea is [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 18131294


Citation Nr: 18131294 Decision Date: 08/31/18 Archive Date: 08/31/18 DOCKET NO. 15-40 041 DATE: August 31, 2018 ORDER An effective date earlier than July 26, 2010, for the award of service connection for left ankle sprain is denied. REMANDED Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded. FINDINGS OF FACT The Veteran filed an original claim…

Diabetes mellitus [GRANTED]; bilateral flat feet [GRANTED]; PTSD [REMANDED]; tension headaches; (SMC); right knee torn medial meniscus; left tibia/fibula fracture & OTHERS [DENIED]; Citation Nr: 1829771


Citation Nr: 1829771 Decision Date: 08/01/18 Archive Date: 08/17/18 DOCKET NO. 13-04 481 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center in Wichita, Kansas THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus. 2. Entitlement to service connection for liver disease. 3. Entitlement to service…

Bilateral hearing loss; [DENIED], left testicle seminoma; [DENIED], left leg and myositis of the left vastus lateralis muscle; low back pain; sleep apnea [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 1829783


Citation Nr: 1829783 Decision Date: 08/13/18 Archive Date: 08/17/18 DOCKET NO. 14-39 227 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in St. Louis, Missouri THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss. 2. Entitlement to a compensable evaluation for post surgical excision of left testicle…

Entitlement to Service Connection for Sleep Apnea & Entitlement to Service Connection for Erectile Dysfunction [DECEASED] [DISMISSED] Citation Nr: 1829799


Citation Nr: 1829799 Decision Date: 08/20/18 Archive Date: 08/30/18 DOCKET NO. 16-10 754 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) in Waco, Texas THE ISSUES 1. Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea. 2. Entitlement to service connection for erectily dysfunction. REPRESENTATION Veteran represented by: Disabled…

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) [GRANTED], Erectile Dysfunction Associated with PTSD, [GRANTED], Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) [GRANTED], Sleep Apnea [GRANTED] Citation Nr: 18900009


Citation Nr: 18900009 Decision Date: 08/15/18 Archive Date: 08/15/18 DOCKET NO. 180629-46 DATE: August 15, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an effective date of April 28, 2017, for the award of a 70 percent rating for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is granted. Entitlement to an effective date of April 28, 2017, for the award of…

Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities [REMANDED] Citation Nr: 1761230


Citation Nr: 1761230 Decision Date: 12/29/17 Archive Date: 01/02/18 DOCKET NO. 14-42 342 ) DATE ) ) On appeal from the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Baltimore, Maryland THE ISSUE Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities. REPRESENTATION Appellant represented by: Disabled American Veterans ATTORNEY FOR…