The Board has determined that the veteran's right elbow disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, and his right ulnar neuropathy does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicate that the veteran's right elbow had a limitation of flexion to 90 degrees with pain on palpation. His right ulnar neuropathy was productive of mild symptomatology including decreased sensation and limited motion, but not severe enough to warrant higher evaluations under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Limitation of flexion of the right elbow, Right ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0214295
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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).
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