2025 Changes to VA Disability Ratings for Sleep Apnea

In this episode, we divr into a Benefits.com article explaining changes to VA disability ratings for sleep apnea, emphasizing the importance of effective claim dates for maximizing back pay. The articles detail the new rating schedule (0%, 10%, 50%), highlighting the elimination of the automatic 50% rating for CPAP use, and offer advice on securing the earliest effective date and avoiding common filing mistakes. VA Claims Insider similarly discusses the upcoming changes to sleep apnea ratings, focusing on the reduction of the CPAP-related rating from 50% to 10% and advising veterans to file claims before the changes take effect to retain higher ratings. Both sources offer guidance for navigating the VA claims process.