The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his breathing related sleep disorder (claimed as insomnia) has been denied. The Board finds the evidence insufficient to show that his symptoms meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 9413. His claim for an increased rating for sleep apnea and earlier effective date for service connection is remanded due to procedural issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's evidence does not sufficiently demonstrate that his breathing related sleep disorder (claimed as insomnia) manifested in mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms controlled by continuous medication to warrant a compensable rating under DC 9413.
- Claimed conditions
- Insomnia, Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18148454
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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