Service connection is granted for the right elbow disorder based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.,Increased ratings for right and left ankle disabilities are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right elbow condition was aggravated during service, warranting service connection under the presumption of aggravation. The increased rating claims for ankle disabilities were not met due to moderate motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Disorder, Bilateral Wrist Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22071180
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