The Board granted increased ratings for left elbow olecranon bursitis, left and right knee flexion, and left knee instability, as well as service connection for depression. However, it denied increased ratings for the left elbow prior to July 19, 2022, and a compensable rating for the right knee patellofemoral syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms during flare-ups or following repeated use would not equate to unfavorable ankylosis or complete loss of supination or pronation. The evidence supported increased ratings based on functional impairment due to pain and limited motion, but not higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow olecranon bursitis, left knee limited extension and flexion, instability, right knee limited extension and flexion, sinusitis, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056181
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
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