The Veteran's left lateral epicondylitis and shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness are rated at 10 percent each, while arthritis of the left elbow is not service connected. The muscle pain claim remains pending.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found full range of motion in all directions except for mild pain, which warranted a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5206 (limitation of flexion). Shortness of breath and muscle pain were not shown to be service-connected.
- Claimed conditions
- left lateral epicondylitis, arthritis of the left elbow, shortness of breath (undiagnosed illness), muscle pain (undiagnosed illness)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1006038
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left ulnar peripheral neuropathy and denied a higher rating for left lateral epicondylitis.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left elbow disability, best characterized as left lateral epicondylitis and left partial common extensor tendon tear.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left lateral epicondylitis, left wrist tendinitis, right knee strain, acquired psychiatric disability to include posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and insomnia, and sinusitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left arm disability is being remanded due to procedural issues, and the claim will be reconsidered with any new evidence submitted.
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