The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) prior to February 13, 2006 and an evaluation in excess of 30 percent from February 13, 2006.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include insomnia and major depressive disorder with anxious distress, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disability. The claim for an earlier effective date for TMJ was denied, as well as a higher initial rating for TMJ. The claims for service connection for left and right shoulder conditions were remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including allergic rhinitis, TMJ, cervical strain, and others, to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2024 rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's initial claims for increased ratings for cervical spine and TMJ disabilities were denied. The VA found that the conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on range of motion, functional impairment, or other relevant factors.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.