The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy is rated at 30 percent since February 1, 2011. His right elbow epicondylitis with limitation of flexion was granted a 10 percent rating from February 1, 2011 to January 9, 2020 and a 20 percent rating on and after January 10, 2020.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the Veteran's claim for higher ratings based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve and limitation of flexion in his right elbow epicondylitis with limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy, Right Elbow Epicondylitis with Limitation of Flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20054498
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection of a right elbow disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease. The cases have been remanded for further review.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his low back disability and service connection for right ulnar neuropathy was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or intervertebral disc syndrome, and also determined there was no link between the current condition and either service or the service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy is rated at 40 percent from November 11, 2011 to June 3, 2018. The rating will remain at 40 percent for this period.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right ulnar neuropathy and a separate compensable rating for a right median nerve disability.
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