Service connection is granted for various conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), knee degenerative arthritis, knee MCL tear, surgical scar, tinnitus, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with spinal fusion, and sciatic nerve radiculopathy with evaluations ranging from 0 to 70 percent, effective from different dates, and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria is granted from August 5, 2022, to November 1, 2022.