The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for left elbow flexion and extension, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for flexion or a compensable rating for extension.

The deciding factor: The VA examiners' findings were found to be more probative than the veteran's lay reports, as they are medical professionals who examined him. The evidence showed that his flexion did not exceed 125 degrees and his extension did not exceed 10 degrees.

Claimed conditions

left elbow lateral epicondylitis, degenerative arthritis with limitation of flexion, left elbow lateral epicondylitis and degenerative arthritis with limitation of extension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 10, 2025

Citation

A25097710

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