Partly granted
The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 70%, and an initial 50% rating for OSA was granted. However, the claim for a deviated septum was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), deviated septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000329
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