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To qualify for TDIU for sleep apnea, you must have a VA disability rating of 60 percent or higher and provide documented evidence that you are unemployable because of your disability.
Note: A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination.
Sleep Apnea is a VA disability rated under Diagnostic Code 6847, Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed). The most common VA rating for Sleep Apnea is 50%, which requires the use of a breathing assistance device such as a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine.
Under the VA Ratings Schedule, a veteran with sleep apnea may be entitled to 0%, 30%, 50% or 100% benefits for sleep apnea, as follows: 0% Rating: Diagnosis without significant symptoms or required treatment. 30% Rating: Daytime sleepiness impacting daily activities.
The VA evaluates sleep apnea under 38 CFR § 4.97-13, Diagnostic Code 6847 — Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed). Veterans are assigned a 0, 30, 50, or 100 percent sleep apnea VA rating based on the severity of their condition.
Major Changes Coming to the VA Disability Rating for Sleep Apnea. Currently, Veterans who require a CPAP or similar device often receive a 50% VA disability rating for sleep apnea. However, new regulations could reduce this to just 10% for many Veterans, and the 30% rating for sleep apnea could be eliminated completely. With these changes ...
Once service connection is established, VA will rate sleep apnea under 38 CFR § 4.97, Diagnostic Code 6847 – Sleep Apnea Syndromes. Veterans are assigned either a 0, 30, 50, or 100 percent rating depending on the severity of their condition.
Disability Ratings for Sleep Apnea. The VA assigns disability ratings in 10% increments, ranging from 0% to 100%, based on the severity of the condition and its impact on the veteran’s ability to function. For sleep apnea, the ratings are as follows: 0% Rating: Sleep apnea is diagnosed, but treatment is not required.
VA ratings for sleep apnea range from 0 to 100 percent, based on the severity and the need for a CPAP machine. The 2024 VA ratings for sleep apnea (based on a single Veteran with no dependents) are as follows: 0%, $0: You’re asymptomatic with a documented sleep disorder breathing.
To assess sleep apnea, the VA employs a criterion-based rating system, ranging from 0 to 100% disability. A 0% rating means sleep apnea is present but has a minimal effect on your daily living, while a 100% rating implies total occupational and social impairment due to sleep apnea symptoms.