The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective April 2, 2025.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is rated at 50% disabling. The claim for a higher rating is denied as there is no evidence of chronic respiratory failure or cor pulmonale requiring tracheostomy.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the TDIU and DEA eligibility was determined to be April 2, 2025 based on continuous pursuit of claims since then. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is rated at 50% due to use of a breathing assistance device but no evidence of chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale requiring tracheostomy.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26020815
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