The Veteran's left elbow disability, characterized by limited range of motion and pain, is currently rated at 20 percent for limitation of flexion and extension. A separate 10 percent rating is assigned for limitation of supination and pronation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has significant limitations in his left elbow's range of motion, particularly with flexion and extension, which do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5206-5207.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18160512
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