The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board found that the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current disability had its onset in service.,For his patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, the Veteran's increased rating claim is denied. The VA examiner opined that the condition did not have its onset during service and there was no chronicity after service.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral syndrome is rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5260 for limitation of motion, as flexion limited to 30 degrees. The claim for TDIU remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a clear and unmistakable event (CUE) in service that would negate the current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23022581
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