The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for tendonitis of the right elbow, postoperative nasal residuals (septoplasty), and sinusitis. The conditions are currently rated as noncompensable.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional limitation of motion or functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Tendonitis of the right elbow, Septoplasty residuals with sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1600425
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right elbow tendonitis during flare-up periods.
- Granted
The Veteran's right elbow tendonitis has been manifested by pain and tenderness on palpation, with no additional loss of motion due to such factors as pain. The disability is rated at 10 percent under DC 5207.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of tendonitis, right elbow and service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's tendonitis of the right elbow with a scar is related to his military service and he has been granted service connection for this condition.
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