The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and Right Knee Disability, as well as his claim for an increased rating for Right Shoulder Muscle Atrophy Group III. The Board found no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding the onset or aggravation of his OSA and Right Knee Disability during service, and thus denied service connection for both conditions. For the increased rating claim, the Board found no increase in disability beyond what is considered normal progression.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Right Knee Disability, Right Shoulder Muscle Atrophy Group III
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26005947
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