The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance (SMC-AA) was granted, while the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chest pains, to include costochondritis, and an increased rating for asthma were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's OSA had its onset in service or was otherwise etiologically related to her in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her so helpless as to require regular care or assistance to perform activities of daily living and protect from hazards inherent in her environment.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Chest Pains, Costochondritis, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25014261
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