The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of a left elbow injury. The veteran's pre-existing left elbow fracture was aggravated during service, contributing to his current arthritis.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion provided indicates that the in-service injury aggravated the previous fracture and contributed to the currently diagnosed panarticular arthritis of the left elbow.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow injury
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0115197
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue regarding entitlement to service connection for left elbow injury prior to his death, and as a result, the Board has dismissed this appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is granted as March 9, 2020. The Board found the Veteran was permanently and totally disabled on that date.
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