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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21001687
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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