The Veteran's right elbow disability resulted in flexion limited to 90 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5206.
The deciding factor: Right elbow flexion was found to be limited to 90 degrees during the appeal period prior to September 19, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- 26002734
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