The Board has denied the veteran's claims for initial evaluations of 10% or more for recurrent dermatitis, perianal abcess, and residuals of a left thumb fracture. However, it granted a compensable evaluation (10%) pursuant to 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 due to the combined effect of these service-connected disabilities on employment.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities clearly interfere with normal employability and thus warranted a 10% rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324, even though none of the individual conditions alone meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dermatitis, perianal abcess, residuals of a left thumb fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0029331
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Granted
The Veteran's current left thumb condition is due to a military service injury, and the Board has granted service connection for residuals of a left thumb fracture.
- Granted
The Veteran's recurrent dermatitis of the lower extremities is related to military service and has been granted as service connection.
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