The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shin pain and increased ratings for his right elbow bursitis were denied. The Board found no evidence of a chronic disability manifested by right shin pain in service or during active duty, and the medical evidence did not support a finding that any current right shin pain is related to service. For the period prior to November 2, 2007, there was no limitation of motion for the right elbow warranting an initial compensable rating. Since November 2, 2007, there has also been no evidence of limitation of motion that would support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any complaints or findings related to right shin pain during his active duty service. The medical evidence did not establish a link between the current right shin pain and service. For the period prior to November 2, 2007, there was no limitation of motion for the right elbow that would warrant an initial compensable rating under VA's schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- right shin pain, right elbow bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1704267
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