The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an initial 10 percent evaluation, but no higher, for right knee strain with arthritis status post ACL repair based on limitation of flexion. Other claims were denied or dismissed.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing a causal relationship between the Veteran's OSA and his military service, while other conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- hyposmia, respiratory disorder (rhinitis but other than OSA), OSA, right ankle disability, right knee strain with arthritis status post ACL repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004067
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, jaundice, hypogeusia, and hyposmia as there was no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the claim.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, increased ratings, and earlier effective dates as there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his active military service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right ankle, left ankle, back disability, and other conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's military service.
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