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The veteran is granted a 30% rating for OSA before January 6, 2016, and a 50% rating thereafter.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's use of a CPAP machine and persistent daytime hypersomnolence.

Claimed conditions
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
How they argued it
Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
30%
Decision date
January 14, 2025
Citation
25000469

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