The Veteran's bilateral elbow strains are currently rated at 10 percent each, as the limitation of flexion does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5206.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's limitation of flexion in both elbows is within the range that warrants a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5206, and thus no higher rating can be granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Right elbow strain, Left elbow strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2023
- Citation
- 23020973
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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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