The Veteran's right knee limitation of motion was granted a rating of 30 percent, and an earlier effective date for TDIU was granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right knee disability significantly limited his range of motion during flare-ups, warranting a higher initial rating. Additionally, it was determined that the Veteran became unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea on November 5, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee limitation of motion, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25014819
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