Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for left elbow degenerative arthritis, but no higher.
The deciding factor: Based on the evidence showing limitation of flexion to less than 70 degrees during flare-ups, a 30 percent rating is warranted under DC 5206.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25012669
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