The Board denied the veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his left elbow and shoulder disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The limitation of motion in the Veteran's left elbow and shoulder did not meet or exceed the criteria necessary to warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided during examinations and private treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow arthritis, Left shoulder degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23000656
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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