Proposed 2026 VA rating changes for sleep apnea, tinnitus, and mental health—potentially impacting conditions linked to PACT Act toxic exposures like respiratory issues—remain unfinalized as of April 2026, with existing ratings grandfathered and CPAP's 50% rating still in effect.
Source: tuckerdisability. Original: https://tuckerdisability.com/blog/va-disability/va-disability-rating-changes-in-2026-what-veterans-need-to-know-before-filing/