The veteran's request for a higher rating for insomnia disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood and anxiety was denied. However, the veteran was granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to these conditions.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation but were related to his service-connected insomnia and adjustment disorder.

Claimed conditions

insomnia disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood and anxiety, sleep apnea

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008271

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