Sleep Apnea VA Rating
Rated under 38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6847. Frequently claimed as secondary to PTSD, hypertension, or weight gain from a service-connected condition.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Asymptomatic but with documented sleep disorder breathing. |
| 30% | Persistent daytime hypersomnolence. |
| 50% | Requires use of breathing assistance device such as continuous airway pressure (CPAP) machine. |
| 100% | Chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, or requires tracheostomy. |
Common secondary conditions
- Hypertension
- Chronic fatigue
- Depression
A secondary condition is service-connected because a condition VA already rates caused or worsened it — it can be claimed and rated on its own.