Granted
The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as of January 30, 2023, based on the use of a breathing assistance device such as a CPAP machine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's OSA required the use of a breathing assistance device, such as a CPAP machine, since January 30, 2023, which met the criteria for a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6847.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020682
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