The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for residuals of a left elbow injury, with a subcutaneous mass due to the lack of evidence showing more than the currently assigned rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on her current range of motion and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Injury, Subcutaneous Mass
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0116867
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and increased rating for left elbow injury residuals was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptoms warranting a higher rating within one year prior to the July 25, 2018, date of claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has assigned a 10 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left elbow injury, effective from August 1, 2011. This is based on painful motion due to arthritis.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left elbow disability is currently rated at 40 percent, which corresponds to limitation of motion. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his service-connected condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service. Service connection for left elbow and right knee injuries is granted.
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