The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lateral epicondylitis of the elbows and residuals of a scaphoid fracture wrist injury were denied as there was no evidence of significant disability or limitation of motion that would warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no significant limitation of motion or other disability in either elbow or wrist, with no functional impairment due to pain. The Veteran's complaints were noted but did not result in a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Lateral epicondylitis, Left wrist, status post scaphoid fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18149823
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right elbow disability, finding that it is less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right forearm disability.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right elbow injury residuals, including lateral epicondylitis, originated during his inactive duty for training with the Navy Reserve and grants service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining additional treatment records and seeking an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's right elbow conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow disability, lateral epicondylitis, degenerative arthritis of the right elbow, and right cubital tunnel syndrome due to lack of evidence showing a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.
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