The Board denied service connection for right and left elbow disorders, granted a 20% rating for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle from November 19, 2019, but denied an increased rating for degenerative arthritis and joint disease of the left knee status post arthroscopy.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's current elbow disorders were not related to service, while his left ankle disability was manifested by marked limited motion. The left knee disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of flexion or extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow disorder, Left elbow disorder, Degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, Degenerative arthritis and joint disease of the left knee status post arthroscopy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20054993
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- Remanded (sent back)
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