The Veteran's left elbow injury with tendonitis, involving the epicondyle, is currently rated at 10 percent disabling for limitation of flexion. The Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they continue to approximate the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not demonstrate any additional loss or function in range of motion beyond what was already established, and the Veteran's reports were found to be competent but lacking in medical training necessary to assess his current functional status accurately.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow injury with tendonitis, involving the epicondyle, Posttraumatic heterotrophic ossification of the common extensor tendon and flexor tendon, Limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21070777
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