The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected lateral epicondylitis of both elbows does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion and extension measurements were within normal limits, with no loss of motion secondary to pain or weakness. The examiner noted that there was no ankylosis, joint fracture, or impairment of flail joint in either elbow.
- Claimed conditions
- Lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, Lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1326870
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