The veteran's appeal for higher disability ratings for various service-connected conditions was denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than what had been assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that motion of the left arm or elbow was limited to less than shoulder level, and there was no objective evidence of pathology in the elbows after repeated exercise by the examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Pain, stiffness, and limitation of motion to no less than shoulder level due to pain., Complaints of pain with use representing moderate foot disability., Pain with use and range of motion from zero to 145 degrees, without objective evidence of any functional limitations., Symptoms of occasional constipation and diarrhea.
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0618565
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What this means for you
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