Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The claims for increased ratings for knee conditions were remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence regarding the cause of the veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was in approximate balance, warranting service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, left knee limitation of flexion, left knee instability, left knee limitation of extension, right knee limitation of flexion, right knee instability, right knee limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006500
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