The Veteran's service-connected left and right elbow degenerative arthritis are rated at 10 percent each, as the evidence does not show limitation of motion that warrants a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows no limitation of flexion or extension beyond what is already accounted for in the current 10% ratings based on painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow degenerative arthritis, right elbow degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- A23031538
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the right elbow disability and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim is related to his service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities, but the relationship between these conditions and the right elbow disability remains unclear.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for various degenerative arthritis conditions of the Veteran's lumbar spine, hips, knees, and elbows. These conditions are presumed to have onset within one year of discharge from active service.
- Granted
The Veteran's left elbow degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral strain, and eczema are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection is also granted for right ankle degenerative joint disease with a rating of 30 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted effective October 5, 2023.,Entitlement to DEA benefits was also granted effective October 5, 2023.
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