Knee decisions — 2002

The veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection and an increased evaluation related to his bilateral pes planus, right hip/knee disabilities including arthritis, and plantar fasciitis. The RO must conduct additional development, including obtaining medical records, arranging for a VA examination, and considering the applicability of relevant regulations.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the appellant's lumbar spine disorder and left knee disorder, reopening his claim to reopen service connection for residuals of shell fragment wounds of the back and left arm, and finding that secondary service connection is warranted for the left wrist disorder.

The Board granted higher disability ratings for the veteran's service-connected left tibia and fibula fracture, thoracic spine fracture, and left knee injury. The right shoulder claim remains at issue.

The Board denied service connection for eye disability, leg and knee disabilities, and the veteran's claim to reopen his spine disability. The evidence did not support a finding of any current disability related to military service.