The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left lateral epicondylitis and TDIU prior to November 29, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 10% for his left elbow condition and that he did not meet the criteria for TDIU due to lack of submitted VA Form 21-8940.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for increased ratings was denied as there was no medical evidence showing flexion limitation equal to or greater than a limitation of flexion to 90 degrees, which would be necessary for a higher rating. For TDIU, the Veteran did not submit the required VA Form 21-8940.
- Claimed conditions
- left lateral epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21001687
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to attend a VA examination, which was necessary to determine the severity of his cervical spine, allergic rhinitis, left and right lateral epicondylitis, and right ankle sprain conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left lateral epicondylitis is related to service and grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left elbow disability, best characterized as left lateral epicondylitis and left partial common extensor tendon tear.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left ulnar peripheral neuropathy and denied a higher rating for left lateral epicondylitis.
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