The Board has granted service connection for right elbow medial epicondylitis and right arm torn biceps muscle disorder, finding that the conditions were aggravated by active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current right elbow medial epicondylitis is related to in-service aggravation of a preexisting condition during his period of active duty from August 1, 2015 to August 14, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Elbow Medial Epicondylitis, Right Arm Torn Biceps Muscle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26007249
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