The veteran's claims for increased ratings and a compensable rating for his service-connected right little finger fracture, as well as an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his lower back disorder, were denied. The RO found that the current evaluations under the applicable diagnostic codes are appropriate.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Little Finger Fracture, Lower Back Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0020329
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- Granted
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- Denied
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