The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for impairment of the right elbow associated with residuals of the right forearm scar, effective from June 2004. The veteran's claim for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is also granted.
The deciding factor: The February 2004 VA examination report showed flexion limited to 60 degrees in the right elbow, which meets the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5206. The veteran's dominant hand status and normal extension were considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of the Right Elbow associated with residuals of a right forearm scar, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Right Forearm Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605465
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Decisions by this judge: 386 · Granted: 25% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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