The Veteran's right and left elbow conditions are rated at 10 percent prior to May 13, 2011, and from that date. The rating is granted for the right elbow condition but denied for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s right and left elbow conditions were manifested by pain on motion without limitation of flexion or extension beyond normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21013152
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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