The Veteran's initial rating for right elbow limitation of extension and flexion is denied as his range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for left elbow disability is denied due to lack of in-service injury or disease, and no causal relationship between current condition and service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow extension was limited to 40 degrees at worst, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5206-7.,There is no in-service injury or disease related to left elbow condition and no causal relationship between current condition and service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Status Post Laceration, Left Medial Epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22004570
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