The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow strain, including impairment of supination and pronation; left shoulder strain; and left wrist strain have been denied. The appeal regarding service connection for a sleep disorder has also been denied.,The Board found that the medical evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent for any of the Veteran's conditions.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate ankylosis, fibrous union of the humerus, or limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side for the left shoulder. The range of motion in the left elbow and wrist was within normal limits with no significant functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Strain, Sleep Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23003085
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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