The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for residuals of right elbow dislocation and a 60 percent evaluation for gastrointestinal disorder, both effective from the date of the decision.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's right elbow flexion was limited to 45 degrees, warranting a 50% rating. For his gastrointestinal disorder, the symptoms included severe diarrhea with profound anemia and weight loss, which met the criteria for a 60% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7328.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of right elbow dislocation, Gastrointestinal disorder, variously characterized as enteritis, amebiasis, Crohn's disease, and small bowel obstruction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

February 15, 2000

Citation

0003944

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