Granted
The Board granted the restoration of a 60 percent rating for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, effective August 14, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not reflect actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, and the reduction was improper based on the history of the disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100241
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