The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for medial epicondylitis of the right elbow and tendonitis of the left hand were denied. The Veteran was granted a compensable rating (10%) for tendonitis of the left-hand effective August 29, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show flexion limited to 90 degrees or extension limited to 75 degrees as required for a higher rating under DC 5206 or 5207. The Veteran's symptoms were adequately contemplated by his current 10% disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Medial epicondylitis of the right elbow, Tendonitis of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2021
- Citation
- 21000887
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left wrist disability, right shoulder disability, medial epicondylitis of the right elbow, and an acquired psychiatric disability as new and relevant evidence has been received to reopen these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate rationale in the VA opinion and failure to comply with remand directives. The Veteran's right elbow disability is being reviewed for service connection on both direct theory (no current diagnosis found) and secondary theory (right shoulder disability aggravation).
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tendonitis of the right hand, left hand, and a lumbosacral strain (claimed as low back disability) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected elbow and wrist disabilities have not met the criteria for a higher disability rating at any time during the appeal period.
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