The veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claim for an increased rating for the left knee was also denied, but the veteran was granted SMC based on aid and attendance.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the claimed conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

Claimed conditions

hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

25001480

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