Partly grantedPACT Act
The veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 70% and the claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the PTSD rating was not proper because there was no evidence of improvement in the veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with depression and anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001324
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