The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea and insomnia disorder was granted, while the initial rating higher than 10 percent for right lower extremity varicose veins was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the disabilities had their onset in service, but the criteria for a higher rating were not met due to intermittent edema and other symptoms being relieved by elevation of the extremity or compression hosiery.

Claimed conditions

sleep apnea, insomnia disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 6, 2025

Citation

25012535

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