The Board denied a higher disability rating for sleep apnea and COPD, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a 60 percent or higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC ratios within the range of 50 to 62 percent predicted, which do not warrant a higher rating under DC 6604. Additionally, there was no evidence of chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, or tracheostomy required for a 100 percent evaluation under DC 6847.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012164
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