The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea with coccidioidomycosis is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 100 percent, and special monthly compensation (SMC) is granted. The claim for service connection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure was found to be related to his service-connected coccidioidomycosis, supporting the 100 percent rating for obstructive sleep apnea with coccidioidomycosis. The claim for COPD is remanded due to insufficient evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea with coccidioidomycosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25046059
What this means for you
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