The Board has restored the Veteran's rating for upper airway resistance syndrome from 0% to 30%, effective June 1, 2019. The reduction was improper due to a lack of evidence showing actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating was not based on an actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Upper airway resistance syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26010336
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