Partly granted
The Board denied higher ratings for obstructive sleep apnea, prostate cancer, and PTSD but granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating based on the criteria provided in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Prostate Cancer, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094949
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