The Board denied the veteran's request for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing chronic respiratory failure, carbon dioxide retention, cor pulmonale, or the need for a tracheostomy.

The deciding factor: The VA examination report did not show that the veteran's obstructive sleep apnea caused chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, or required a tracheostomy.

Claimed conditions

obstructive sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25005783

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