The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left elbow disability was denied as the current level of disability does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran's motion on flexion and extension well exceeds the criteria for a 20 percent rating, but did not meet the specific limitation required for a higher rating (forearm flexion limited to 100 degrees and extension limited to 45 degrees).
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1003878
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left elbow fracture is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA treatment records and arrange for a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.
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