The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for limitation of flexion of the left elbow or an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for impairment of supination and pronation of the left elbow.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's range of motion was within normal limits, with no significant functional loss due to pain or other factors. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Limitation of Flexion, Impairment of Supination and Pronation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19130561
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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