Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for earlier effective dates for higher ratings of left elbow strain and medial epicondylitis, stating that the evidence did not show these conditions had worsened before April 20, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities had not worsened or more nearly approximated the criteria for a higher rating before April 20, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow strain, medial epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008178
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