The Veteran's right elbow condition, characterized by painful motion with limited flexion to less than 45 degrees, warrants a 50 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of additional functional loss or impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion findings consistently show flexion limited to less than 45 degrees, which corresponds to a 50% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5206 for limitation of flexion of the forearm. There was no additional limitation in range of motion noted during repetitive use or when the joint was used repeatedly.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1539285
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right elbow disability, including arthritis and a fracture of the radial head, is currently rated at 10 percent for pain under DC 5213. The Board finds no basis to grant higher ratings as there is no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions warranting higher evaluations.
- Denied
The Veteran's right elbow disability was denied for a compensable evaluation prior to July 13, 2020 due to limitation of flexion not reaching the required degree.,From July 13, 2020 onwards, the Veteran's right elbow disability was also denied for any rating in excess of 20 percent for limitation of flexion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right elbow arthritis and denied his request for an earlier effective date. The highest possible evaluation was assigned on March 25, 2010.
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