The Veteran's initial and increased ratings for right elbow postoperative residuals are denied, as the evidence does not show more than pain without compensable motion loss. The separate rating for a postoperative scar is also denied. For his right knee retropatellar pain syndrome, no additional or higher ratings are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow disability did not meet the criteria for increased ratings as there was no evidence of more than pain without compensable motion loss during flare-ups and repetitive use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow postoperative residuals, Right knee retropatellar pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20081845
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,604 · Granted: 65% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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