The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left elbow injury and an increased rating for recurrent corneal erosions, herpes simplex stromal scarring, and left eye keratitis. The evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between any current disabilities and active service.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed no chronic disability of the left elbow in service or within one year post-service discharge, and there was no medical evidence linking the veteran's current osteoarthritis to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Injury, Osteoarthritis of the Left Elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2005
- Citation
- 0518008
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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