The Board granted a 30 percent rating for limitation of flexion and degenerative disease of the right elbow from January 23, 2017, to August 28, 2020, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent. A 10 percent rating was also granted for limitation of extension during this period.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a 30 percent rating based on the degree of flexion and degenerative disease, but not higher due to the lack of additional functional loss or impairment beyond that level.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of flexion of the right elbow, degenerative disease of the right elbow, limitation of extension of the right elbow, right wrist radius and ulnar fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25014951
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 3,217 · Granted: 46% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and rating reductions due to issues with the propriety of reducing disability ratings, as well as the need to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran is also being asked to provide authorization or submit any outstanding private treatment records.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right elbow, right ankle, and depressive disorder and chronic pain syndrome.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the right elbow and in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion of the right elbow to afford a contemporaneous examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that further evidentiary development is necessary and remands the case to ensure compliance with the Board's prior remand instructions.
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