The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently rated at 10 percent for painful limitation of flexion, and a higher rating is denied.,A 10 percent rating is granted for painful limitation of supination due to muscle spasms, swelling, and flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow disability has never been limited to 90 degrees or less in flexion, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5206.,The Veteran’s limitation of supination is not severe enough to meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5213.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Fracture Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2020
- Citation
- A20009383
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