Granted
The appellant, the Veteran's representative, is eligible for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2024 rating decision granting service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The appellant was validly appointed as the Veteran's representative and filed a Supplemental Claim within one year of a prior denial, representing continuous pursuit of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088359
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