The Board has granted an initial 20 percent evaluation for the service-connected degenerative changes of the left elbow, effective December 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left elbow disorder was shown to have a disability picture that, during flare-ups of pain, resulted in a 40 percent decrease in movement, more closely commensurate to forearm flexion limited to 100 degrees and extension limited to 45 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative changes of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2007
- Citation
- 0713198
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- Denied
The veteran's application for RH insurance was denied because he did not meet the 'good health' requirements, as his total debits exceeded the allowable number of debits for approval of the insurance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for degenerative changes of the left elbow is being remanded due to need for additional development and consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected left elbow disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including obtaining more recent medical records and scheduling another VA examination.
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