Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(m) for his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, effective December 30, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is separate and distinct from his other disabilities establishing entitlement to SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and (l)(1/2), and is permanent in nature, warranting an increased rate of SMC.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25010126
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