The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran had moderate limitation of motion in his low back and right knee, but no severe symptoms or functional impairment. The fracture of the fifth finger was essentially asymptomatic with no significant disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) with sciatic neuritis, Residuals of right knee internal derangement, Fracture of the right fifth finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0009286
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for her right little finger fracture has been denied as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right fifth finger have been found to not warrant an increased rating, as they do not meet the criteria for any compensable evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Denied
The Board has determined that an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected fracture of the right fifth finger is denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or functional impairment warranting a higher rating.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 10% evaluation for the veteran's right fifth finger disability, which is currently rated as ankylosis of the proximal interphalangeal joint with a hypersensitive scar. The maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 was assigned.
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