The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right elbow disability and peripheral neuropathy were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support increases to the current ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed flexion limited to less than 90 degrees, extension limited to less than 45 degrees, no fixed pronation or supination, and moderate incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve. These findings did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the right elbow, Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23003970
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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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