Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 20 percent rating for right elbow strain based on limitation of flexion and a separate 10 percent rating for right elbow strain based on limitation of supination and pronation, as there was no evidence that these conditions worsened prior to February 24, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for increased ratings were not met prior to February 24, 2021, despite the Veteran's reports of pain and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097773
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