Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for sleep apnea, finding that the level of severity has remained consistent and does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, nor was there a need for tracheostomy to manage the sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25018681
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