The Board has granted an initial compensable evaluation of 10 percent for the service-connected residuals of avulsion, nail and touchpad of left middle finger. The claim for a higher initial evaluation for the service-connected fractured nose remains denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of avulsion, nail and touchpad of left middle finger are manifested by a tender scar that is painful on objective observation, warranting an initial 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7804. The residuals of the fractured nose do not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured nose, Avulsion, nail and touchpad of left middle finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0026086
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