The Veteran's right forearm tendinopathy and hypersomnia have been denied as service-connected disabilities, with the rating for right forearm tendinopathy remaining at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional functional loss or range of motion due to pain, weakness, fatigue, incoordination, or other factors during flare-ups or repetitive use. The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with the current rating criteria for right forearm tendinopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Right forearm tendinopathy, Hypersomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20053599
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