The Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea was denied in February 2014 due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his active service or PTSD. The Board found no new and material evidence since then.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for right knee limitation of extension is fixed at February 10, 2017, as that's when the Veteran’s right knee extension was limited by at least 5 degrees, warranting a noncompensable rating. The claim for earlier effective dates is denied.,The effective date for the assignment of a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected right knee limitation of flexion is fixed at December 18, 2015, as that's when the Veteran reported worsening symptoms and his condition was factually ascertainable. The claim for earlier effective dates is denied.
The deciding factor:
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, right knee limitation of extension, right knee limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19151304
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease manifesting within one year after service and concluding that the current disability is not related to his in-service deviated septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
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