The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for residuals of a left knee injury was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in disability rating beyond 10 percent.,Eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only was also denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was rated at 50 percent, but the Board found that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale.,For the left knee injury prior to November 25, 2014, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating based on painful motion. After November 25, 2014, he was granted a 30 percent rating for limitation of extension and flexion due to pain.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder did not meet criteria for higher ratings.,For the low back disability, the Veteran received a 40 percent rating based on forward flexion greater than 30 degrees. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,ED was denied as there was no deformity of the penis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right and left knee injuries due to inadequate examination, failure to address lay assertions of symptomatology in and since service, and lack of consideration of relevant medical treatises.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation regarding his entitlement to higher levels of SMC and a rating increase for his residual left knee injury. The Board found that he does not meet the legal criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) based on the lack of anatomical loss or use in his feet, hands, or eyes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back and right knee disabilities are not related to his active service, and thus denied these claims. The left knee disability is being remanded for further development.