The Veteran's arthritis of the left elbow has been rated at 10 percent, but his hypothyroidism is currently rated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's arthritis did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to lack of ankylosis or other severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis 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 30, 2013
- Citation
- 1303161
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various neurological and orthopedic disorders, including arthritis. The appeals are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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