VASRD 6847 · Respiratory System

Sleep Apnea Syndromes at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Persistent excessive sleepiness during the day.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 30%

Persistent day-time hypersomnolence

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$552.47
With spouse	$617.47
With spouse + 1 child	$666.47
With spouse + 2 children	$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$596.47

Higher tier

50% Sleep Apnea Syndromes

$1,132.90 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Sleep Apnea Syndromes

How much does a 30% VA rating for Sleep Apnea pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Sleep Apnea?

Persistent day-time hypersomnolence.

What's the difference between 30% and 50% for Sleep Apnea?

30%: Persistent day-time hypersomnolence. 50%: Requires use of breathing assistance device such as continuous airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Sleep Apnea Syndromes gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 30%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.97, Schedule of ratings, respiratory system (Diagnostic Code 6847)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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