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According to Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider, HUGE changes to VA Ratings for Sleep Apnea could be coming by summer or fall 2025.
If approved, the new VA disability ratings for sleep apnea would be 0%, 10%, 50%, and 100%.
The most significant change is the removal of the “automatic” 50% rating for veterans who require a CPAP or other breathing device.
The current 30% rating level would also be eliminated entirely.
Overall, I believe these changes will negatively impact veterans.
Today, most veterans with sleep apnea receive a 50% rating for CPAP use—but under the new criteria, those same veterans may only receive a 10% rating.
Okay, let’s explore the proposed VA sleep apnea rating changes in more detail.
Table of Contents
Summary of Key Points
- Major Changes to Sleep Apnea Ratings Could Be Coming in 2025: According to Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider, the VA might finalize the new sleep apnea rating criteria by the end of calendar year 2025, with a 60-day implementation window once approved.
- Elimination of 30% Rating and “Automatic” 50% for CPAP Use: The proposed changes remove the 30% rating entirely and eliminate the current “automatic” 50% rating for veterans who require a CPAP or similar breathing device—affecting the majority of current claimants.
- New Rating Criteria Based on Treatment Effectiveness and Comorbidities: Under the new rules, sleep apnea ratings will be 0%, 10%, 50%, or 100%—based on a sleep study showing ineffective treatment, inability to use treatment due to comorbidities, and the presence of end-organ damage.
- Act Now to Get Your VA Benefits for Sleep Apnea! Veterans with existing sleep apnea ratings will be grandfathered in, but those without a current rating should file their VA claim ASAP to lock in the higher compensation levels before the changes take effect.
When is the VA Changing the Ratings for Sleep Apnea?
The exact implementation date is not known; however, summer or fall of 2025 is our best guess right now.
Also note that once the VA has finalized these proposed changes, there is a 60 day “cooling off” period before the changes take effect.
What does this mean for you?
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Pro Tip: If you already have a VA rating for sleep apnea, you are “grandfathered” in at your current VA rating, regardless of any changes.
*NEW* The Proposed VA Rating Changes to Sleep Apnea
| DC 6847, Changes to VA Ratings for Sleep Apnea | VA Rating % |
|---|---|
| Sleep apnea with ineffective treatment (as determined by sleep study) or unable to use treatment due to comorbid conditions; and with end-organ damage | 100% |
| Sleep apnea with ineffective treatment (as determined by sleep study) or unable to use treatment due to comorbid conditions; and without end-organ damage | 50% |
| Sleep apnea with incomplete relief (as determined by sleep study) with treatment | 10% |
| Asymptomatic with or without treatment | 0% |
Important: Qualifying comorbidities are conditions that, in the opinion of a qualified medical provider, directly impede or prevent the habitual use of a recognized form of treatment shown by sleep study to be effective in the affected veteran’s case (e.g., contact dermatitis where the mask or interface touches the face or nares, Parkinson’s disease, missing limbs, facial disfigurement, or skull fracture).
[Download] The Expected Changes to Sleep Apnea VA Ratings
Conclusion & Wrap-Up
If finalized, the new rating criteria under DC 6847 would eliminate the current “automatic” 50% rating for CPAP use and remove the 30% rating level altogether—two of the most common ratings veterans receive today.
Under the proposed rules, veterans using a CPAP may only qualify for a 10% rating, which could significantly reduce monthly compensation for thousands of veterans.
Here’s the bottom line fellow veterans: If you suffer from sleep apnea, file your VA claim ASAP!
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About the Author
Brian Reese
Brian Reese is a world-renowned VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Motivated by his own frustration with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans secure their VA disability compensation faster, regardless of their past struggles with the VA. Since 2013, he has positively impacted the lives of over 10 million military, veterans, and their families.
A former active-duty Air Force officer, Brian has extensive experience leading diverse teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
Brian is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy and earned his MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar, ranking in the top 1% of his class.
