The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation greater than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's OSA resulted in chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention, or cor pulmonale, or a required tracheostomy. For COPD, the FEV-1 score was 94 percent predicted, which does not warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 30, 2025

Citation

A25008630

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