The Veteran's insomnia disorder is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of anxiety and chronic sleep impairment are considered in line with the current 30 percent rating, and there is no evidence to support an increase in his disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Insomnia disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2023
- Citation
- A23029087
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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