The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, left knee instability, and right knee instability. Service connection was denied for the Veteran's right side ulcer with pain.,Service connection is granted for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, left knee instability, and right knee instability on a direct basis.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, left knee instability, and right knee instability are related to his military service. The Board found in favor of the Veteran based on the benefit-of-the-doubt doctrine.,Service connection is granted because the medical evidence shows a direct relationship between the Veteran's military service and his current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Left Knee Instability, Right Knee Instability, Right Side Ulcer with Pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24052921
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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