The Veteran's left elbow lateral epicondylitis was found to not warrant an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for limitation of flexion, and not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of supination/pronation or extension. The Board determined that the evidence did not show the required functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The May 2023 VA examination found no fixed hand position in supination or hyperpronation, and limited flexion to at most 90 degrees after repeated use, which is less than 45 degrees as required for a higher rating based on limitation of flexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2024
- Citation
- 24004589
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