The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left elbow olecranon bursitis is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left cubital tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy prior to September 10, 2020 is denied. The claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent thereafter is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate flexion limited to 90 degrees or less that would warrant a higher rating based on functional loss due to pain or weakness.,No separate rating for limitation of extension is warranted as the evidence consistently demonstrates normal extension and no impairment of ulna, radius, flail joint, or other relevant criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow olecranon bursitis, Left cubital tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21003631
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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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