The Veteran's right elbow olecranon bursitis and common extensor tendon tear are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a greater disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show limitation of motion to 90 degrees or more in flexion or extension, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5206. The Veteran's right elbow olecranon bursitis and common extensor tendon tear are currently rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Olecranon Bursitis, Common Extensor Tendon Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24014092
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