Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005626
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