The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left elbow lateral epicondylitis, finding that the Veteran's disability has been manifested by no more than pain with flexion to 110 degrees and extension to 60 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations throughout the appeal period showed a disability picture consistent with a 10 percent rating under DC 5206 for limitation of flexion, which was at worst 120 degrees. Extension was at worst 50 degrees, and supination and pronation were at worst 85 and 75 degrees respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20048858
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- Denied
The Veteran's left elbow lateral epicondylitis was found to not warrant an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of flexion, and not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of supination/pronation or extension. The Board determined that the evidence did not show the required functional impairment.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 14, 2017.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee and elbow disabilities were denied increased ratings. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his right knee disability, as it was already at its maximum allowable under VA regulations.,For his right elbow and left elbow disabilities, the Board noted full range of motion in both elbows but found no instability or other disabling conditions warranting a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD, bilateral wrist disorder, and other service-connected conditions have been granted initial disability ratings. The TDIU claim for the period prior to February 23, 2018, has also been granted.
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