The Veteran's claim of weight gain is denied as it does not constitute a disease or injury for which service connection may be established.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran’s left knee osteoarthritis and chronic right knee strain have been rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that entitlement to ratings in excess of 10 percent is not warranted based on the evidence provided.,The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder joint sprain, status post acromion open reduction and internal fixation has been rated at 20 percent. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating given the current clinical findings.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss has been rated at noncompensable (0%). The Board finds no basis for an increased rating based on the evidence provided.,The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder residual surgical scar and left side of hip residual surgical scars have both been rated at 20 percent. The Board finds no basis for a higher rating given the current clinical findings.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran’s restless leg syndrome has not been evaluated by VA as it is not service-connected.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, left hip arthritis, right hip disability, and head injury have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The deciding factor: Weight gain does not constitute a disease or injury for which compensation can be granted. Without a current disability, there can be no valid claim.,The Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities are rated based on painful limitation of motion and tenosynovitis, respectively. The Board finds that the evidence provided is insufficient to warrant an increased rating.,The Veteran’s left shoulder joint sprain has been rated at 20 percent since its initial grant in February 2012. There is no new evidence presented to support a higher rating.,Bilateral hearing loss is rated based on Level IV and Level II hearing impairment, resulting in noncompensable evaluations. The Veteran's current clinical findings do not warrant an increased rating.,The Veteran’s service-connected left shoulder residual surgical scar and left side of hip residual surgical scars have both been rated at 20 percent since their initial grants in February 2012. There is no new evidence presented to support a higher rating.,Restless leg syndrome has not been evaluated by VA as it is not service-connected.,The Veteran's claims for back disability, left hip arthritis, right hip disability, and head injury have all been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Claimed conditions

weight gain, left knee osteoarthritis, chronic right knee strain, left shoulder joint sprain, status post acromion open reduction and internal fixation, bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder residual surgical scar, left side of hip residual surgical scars, restless leg syndrome

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

June 4, 2019

Citation

19142300

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