The Board granted service connection for left knee and right knee conditions, as well as sleep apnea. The appeal was denied for PTSD with major depressive disorder, TBI, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, deviated septum, and a left cheek scar.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the new evidence provided by the Veteran that established a causal relationship between his knee conditions and in-service injuries, as well as the opinion from a private provider linking sleep apnea to service. The denial of other claims was due to insufficient evidence or lack of direct connection to service.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee condition, right knee condition, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099294
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