The Veteran's service-connected right elbow disability, which includes pain, limited motion, and instability, is rated at a minimum of 10 percent since June 22, 1955. The Board found that the evidence demonstrated these symptoms prior to March 15, 1984.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow disability was manifested by pain, limited motion, and instability, which are considered under Diagnostic Code 5206.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Residuals, Pain, Limited Motion, Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18102008
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