The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left elbow epicondylitis and related conditions was denied. The RO assigned a 10 percent rating for limitation of flexion, which is the highest available under DCs 5206-5024. Separate compensable ratings were not granted due to overlap in symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left elbow flexion motion was found to be limited to 105 degrees with no additional functional loss after repetitive use, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DCs 5206-5024. The RO assigned this rating based on painful motion of the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Epicondylitis, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22036698
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