The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and denied increased ratings for right femur limitation of flexion, right femur limitation of extension, and right knee disability. However, the Board granted a 10 percent rating for right femur limitation of rotation, a 10 percent rating for scar based on characteristics disfigurement (right upper eyelid), and a 10 percent rating for painful scar on the right upper eyelid.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that sleep apnea began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury. The Veteran's range of motion for his right femur and knee did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, but he was granted a 10 percent rating for rotation due to limitation of movement.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, right femur limitation of flexion, right femur limitation of extension, right femur limitation of rotation, right knee disability, right upper eyelid scar (disfigurement), right upper eyelid scar (painful), left ear hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25052067
What this means for you
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