The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and his right ulnar neuropathy is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the current ratings are adequate based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow disability has been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5206 for limitation of flexion of the forearm, with a rating of 30% based on limited motion to 90 degrees. His right ulnar neuropathy is rated as 10% disabling under Diagnostic Code 8516.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Disability, Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1107304
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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