The Veteran's right elbow strain has been rated at 10 percent since August 2013. The Board found that the condition does not warrant a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The limitation of motion caused by the Veteran’s right elbow disability warranted a non-compensable rating, and there was no additional functional loss not contemplated by the 10 percent ratings based on pain and repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19116330
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