VA proposes 2026 rating changes for sleep apnea, tinnitus, and mental health that could lower ratings for some PACT Act-related respiratory claims like sleep apnea, though none are final as of April 2026 and existing ratings are grandfathered.
Source: doctar in. Original: https://doctar.in/blogs/doctors-specialists/expert-opinions/understanding-the-pact-act-expanded-va-benefits-for-veterans-exposed-to-toxins