The Veteran's OSA symptoms began during active service and the Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met.,The Veteran's right knee strain and meniscal tear were related to in-service injury, and the Board finds that the criteria for service connection are met.,The issue of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability other than Right Knee Strain and Right Knee Meniscal Tear is remanded due to need for additional medical examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's OSA symptoms began during active service, supported by lay statements and VA examination reports.,The Veteran's right knee strain and meniscal tear were related to in-service injury, as evidenced by the onset of symptoms during military service and a history of knee pain during physical training.,Additional medical examination is needed to address other potential diagnoses such as anterior suprapatellar fat pad impingement with edema; complex posterior horn medial meniscus tear with inferior articular surface extension; and medial compartment chondrosis, mild.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Right Knee Strain, Right Knee Meniscal Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24049109
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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