The Veteran's initial claims for compensable ratings for left and right elbow medial epicondylitis prior to August 17, 2022 were denied as there was no evidence of limitation of motion that would warrant a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in October 2016 showed normal range of motion for both elbows and the Veteran did not report any functional limitations or flare-ups. The August 2022 private DBQ indicated limited flexion during flare-ups, but no limitation of extension was noted.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow medial epicondylitis, Right elbow medial epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23050739
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