The reduction of the evaluation for the Veteran's left knee limitation of flexion was restored to a 10 percent rating.,The petition to reopen a claim for service connection for glaucoma is denied. The evidence does not show that there was actual improvement in the Veteran's left knee flexion at the time of the reduction, and the additional evidence received since the August 2007 rating decision is cumulative or redundant.,Service connection for a heart disorder is denied. The evidence of record persuasively weighs against finding that the Veteran has had a heart disorder as chronic in service or within an applicable presumption period.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The evidence of record does not show that the Veteran has had hearing loss at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for a corneal abrasion of the eye is denied. The evidence of record does not show that the Veteran has had an eye disorder characterized by an abrasion (eye abrasion) at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim that caused a functional impairment in earning capacity.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The evidence of record does not show that the Veteran has had OSA at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for an allergy disorder is remanded. The evidence of record does not show that the Veteran has had an allergy disorder at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The deciding factor: The reduction in the evaluation for left knee limitation of flexion was improper, and restoration of a 10 percent rating is granted.,The evidence does not show actual improvement in the Veteran's left knee flexion at the time of the reduction. The additional evidence received since the August 2007 rating decision is cumulative or redundant.,There is no evidence showing that the heart disorder was chronic in service, within an applicable presumption period, or etiologically related to service.,The Veteran's hearing loss has not been shown at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim. The evidence does not show a current disability.,The evidence does not show an eye abrasion disorder. The Veteran has never claimed this issue separately from glaucoma and allergy disorders.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran had OSA at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran had an allergy disorder at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

Claimed conditions

left knee limitation of flexion, heart disorder, bilateral hearing loss, corneal abrasion of the eye, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), allergy disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 19, 2023

Citation

23057098

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