Granted

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, post-traumatic stress disorder, and migraines, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The deciding factor: The combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected conditions significantly impacts his ability to work, particularly due to daytime somnolence, cognitive issues, and mental health symptoms that interfere with his ability to handle stress and interact appropriately in a workplace setting.

Claimed conditions: Not specified in this decision
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: October 20, 2025
Citation: A25090196

Veterans Law Judge

L. STEPANICK

Decisions by this judge: 915 · Granted: 38% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

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