Granted

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the claim for service connection for a bilateral lower extremity neurological disorder, including restless leg syndrome.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's OSA required the use of a breathing assistance device, such as a CPAP machine, which met the criteria for a 50 percent rating under DC 6847.

Claimed conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Bilateral Lower Extremity Neurological Disorder, including Restless Leg Syndrome
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: 50%
Decision date: March 4, 2025
Citation: A25019316

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