Granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating of 100 percent for obstructive sleep apnea with chronic bronchitis, effective September 21, 2017, is granted. Additionally, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is granted from April 11, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms and medical evidence supported a higher rating under DC 6600 for chronic bronchitis with pulmonary hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic bronchitis, pulmonary hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004454
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