The Veteran's right elbow disability, including his degenerative joint disease (DJD), was incurred during active service. The Board found that the Veteran had a history of right elbow pain and treatment while on active duty, which led to a diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis. His current DJD is presumed to have been incurred within one year of separation from service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's in-service treatment for right elbow symptoms, including his diagnosed lateral epicondylitis, established a link between his current disability and active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- right elbow epicondylitis, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2009
- Citation
- 0923178
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What this means for you
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