The Veteran's initial ratings for left forearm limitation of flexion, degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, and left cubital tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy have been granted. The effective date is August 27, 2015.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran experienced painful motion in his left forearm at the elbow, which warranted a 10% rating from August 27, 2015 to June 15, 2017. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as flexion was limited to 125 degrees and extension to 20 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Forearm Limitation of Flexion, Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Shoulder, Left Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Brachial Plexus Injury) with Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20055650
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