The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scar, status post right elbow surgery is denied.,Initial ratings in excess of 10 percent and a compensable rating for painful motion of the right knee are also denied. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his right knee condition is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's right elbow surgery scar, right knee pain, or right knee condition have manifested with an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, status post right elbow surgery, painful motion of the right knee, right knee condition (not specified)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26027419
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- Granted
The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for left and right knee sprain, on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the September 2013 rating decision.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
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