The Veteran's initial disability rating for service-connected insomnia disorder was granted at a higher level of 50 percent, effective June 23, 2019. The severity, frequency, and duration of the symptoms most nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including chronic sleep impairment, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and occasional anxiety, were found to be consistent with a 50 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9413 for insomnia disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Insomnia Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26018577
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