The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow limitation of flexion were denied as the evidence did not show that his condition met or approximated the criteria for higher ratings at any point.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's reported symptoms and functional loss did not justify a rating higher than those currently assigned, even considering his lay reports.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22031581
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