The Board has granted service connection for right and left lateral epicondylitis, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service. The initial disability rating of 10% is assigned.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found it less likely than not that the Veteran's bilateral lateral epicondylitis was related to service exposure, but agreed with the private doctor's opinion that the condition began during service and persists.
- Claimed conditions
- Right lateral epicondylitis, Left lateral epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26002018
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