The Board granted a separate 10 percent disability rating for left knee painful extension and service connection for sleep apnea, while denying an increased rating for the left knee flexion.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of flexion, but he was granted a separate 10 percent rating for painful extension. Service connection for sleep apnea was granted due to its clinical onset during active service.

Claimed conditions

left knee flexion, left knee painful extension, sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016526

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