The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left little finger, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed no indication of extremely unfavorable ankylosis or amputation, and the veteran's PIP joint was only fused at approximately 10 to 15 degrees of flexion. The motion at other joints was normal, and there was no painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left little finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0007471
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