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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0722841
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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