The Board denied several claims for increased ratings and service connection, while granting one claim for a higher rating and another for secondary service connection.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for increased ratings or service connection for certain conditions, but supported the grant of a higher rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected respiratory insufficiency and allergic rhinitis.

Claimed conditions

bursitis of the right hip, limitation of extension, bursitis of the right hip, limitation of flexion, bursitis of the right hip, limitation of abduction, right shoulder impingement syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, lumbosacral strain, anxiety condition, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hearing loss, right knee condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25092145

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