The Board has determined that the veteran's left thumb disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The veteran's medical records do not show ankylosis, and his current range of motion is adequate.
The deciding factor: The VA examination did not find any limitation of motion in the veteran's left thumb, and there was no evidence of painful motion or other functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigability, or lack of coordination. The disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Left thumb fracture, Post-traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0026449
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0026449.
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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