The VA proposes shifting sleep apnea ratings from automatic 50% for CPAP use to symptom-based scales and limiting standalone tinnitus ratings, with changes potentially starting summer or fall 2026 but not final as of April 2026. These updates modernize evaluations amid PACT Act expansions for toxic exposure presumptives like those from burn pits.
Source: news va. Original: https://news.va.gov/146174/i-never-let-breast-cancer-disable-me/