The Veteran's service-connected right ulnar neuropathy and right elbow epicondylitis conditions have worsened, and the Board has ordered new VA examinations to assess their current severity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening symptoms since his last examination in 2013, including constant pain and numbness that limit daily activities. The need for a new medical evaluation is due to additional facts being required.
- Claimed conditions
- right ulnar neuropathy, right elbow epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2019
- Citation
- 19160424
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found a duty to assist error occurred and remands the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed right ulnar neuropathy is etiologically related to his active service, including conceded in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 13, 2023 for service connection of right wrist condition and right ulnar neuropathy as these conditions were not shown to have been present before the receipt of his supplemental claim on that date.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected left knee and bilateral elbow disabilities were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation for any of the conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left and right elbow epicondylitis, finding that the conditions were incurred during active service.
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