Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating from August 8, 2023, while service connection for persistent cough and sleep apnea was denied.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, whereas his respiratory disability and sleep apnea were not shown to be related to his time in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persistent cough, Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089785
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