The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left elbow fracture, finding that the evidence did not show ankylosis or limitation of motion to a degree warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed inconsistent ranges of motion and no additional functional limitation on use. The preponderance of the evidence was against the claim for increased disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 1, 2003
- Citation
- 0318599
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow limitation of extension and painful supination due to a duty to assist error in prior examinations.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right eye disability, including corneal abrasions, is granted. The claims for left elbow disability and tinea pedis are denied.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The claims of service connection for left hip fracture, left femur shaft fracture, left tibial plateau fracture, and left elbow fracture are dismissed as the Veteran did not properly initiate an appeal.,The claim of service connection for brain disease due to trauma (postconcussion syndrome with tinnitus, headaches, and history of ear injury) is dismissed because it was related to willful misconduct.
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