Osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis) decisions — 2002

The Board found that the veteran's current left and right knee degenerative arthritis were not incurred or aggravated during his periods of active service.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his left knee disorder, currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of the veteran's condition.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the knees, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to cold exposure during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected right and left knee disabilities are denied, as there is no evidence of a claim for service connection prior to January 12, 1999.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the veteran's service-connected cervical spine, left shoulder, and right wrist disabilities. The RO had previously granted these conditions with specific disability ratings.