The Board granted an initial 20 percent evaluation for service-connected dry eyes syndrome and remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record persuasively established a finding that both eyes are affected by the condition, and they are treated with artificial tear drops, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 6025. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- dry eyes syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056571
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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