The Veteran's right elbow DJD with limited motion is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was found to be less than normal but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2013
- Citation
- 1333544
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied all claims for increased ratings and TDIU based on the Veteran's failure to attend VA examinations without good cause.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for DJD of the right elbow, arthritis of bilateral hips, low back disorder, HTN, and ED are being remanded due to new evidence received. The claim for a TDIU is also remanded.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right elbow pain, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to his active duty.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right elbow DJD with limited flexion, supination, and extension are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
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