The Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The other service-connected disabilities have not been granted increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion testing results were less than optimal due to exertion, but still provided sufficient evidence for a compensable rating based on painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18157410
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including back, shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with previous instructions and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis is being reviewed for potential service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right elbow epicondylitis and its relationship to service-connected left elbow lateral epicondylitis.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine strain, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right elbow epicondylitis, left elbow epicondylitis, and tinnitus do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment due to his disabilities. The Board denied the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
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