The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for right and left elbow conditions prior to May 4, 2018 are denied. Ratings in excess of 10 percent for the right and left elbow disabilities since May 4, 2018 are also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of initial compensable ratings or higher ratings for the Veteran's elbow and wrist conditions prior to May 4, 2018 due to lack of objective findings of painful motion. Ratings in excess of 10 percent since May 4, 2018 are denied as there is no evidence of limitation of extension.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Medial epicondylitis of the right elbow","condition_code":"right elbow disability"}, {"condition_name":"Tendonitis of the right wrist","condition_code":"right wrist disability"}, {"condition_name":"Medial epicondylitis of the left elbow","condition_code":"left elbow disability"}, {"condition_name":"Tendonitis of the left wrist","condition_code":"left wrist disability"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20000253
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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