The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome was dismissed. Her claim for sleep apnea was granted, with the Board finding that her psychiatric disability aggravated her sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for migraines was denied. She received a 70 percent rating for her acquired psychiatric disorder, which met the criteria for TDIU and housebound SMC.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability aggravated her sleep apnea, leading to total occupational and social impairment, which resulted in the grant of a 70 percent rating for her psychiatric condition.
- Claimed conditions
- irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26019558
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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