Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or higher rating for any of the conditions on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Left Ankle Tendonitis, Left Knee Pseudo Laxity Status Post ACL Tear, Left Knee Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Disability (Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty), Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear with Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Shoulder Scars, Post-Operative Right Knee Scar, Post-Operative Left Knee Scar, Unspecified Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088125
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