Partly granted
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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