The veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since July 30, 2003. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating as it did not demonstrate total occupational and social impairment.,Regarding sleep apnea, the claim was denied because there is no evidence linking the condition to service or service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The veteran's PTSD symptoms have been evaluated at 70 percent since July 30, 2003. The VA examiner found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not result in total occupational and social impairment.,There is no evidence linking the veteran’s sleep apnea to service or service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0722841
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