The Veteran is granted a separate compensable rating of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased ratings for asthma. The OSA rating remains at 50 percent, but the asthma rating has been increased to 30 percent effective February 3, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was rated based on its manifestations of persistent daytime hypersomnolence and use of a breathing assistance device such as a CPAP machine. The asthma was rated based on the severity of symptoms including FEV-1 and daily inhalational or oral bronchodilator therapy.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2026
- Citation
- 26001049
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