Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for sleep apnea as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's condition required the use of a breathing assistance device such as a CPAP machine.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea symptoms were consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating and there was no evidence showing the need for a higher rating during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090511
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