The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow olecranon bursitis, painful motion and limitation of supination, as well as a compensable rating for left knee scars.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the assignment of higher or compensable ratings based on the range of motion limitations and other factors considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Left elbow olecranon bursitis, painful motion, Left elbow olecranon bursitis, limitation of supination, Left knee scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25042960
What this means for you
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