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.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed that the veteran had ankylosis of the right fifth proximal interphalangeal joint, which resulted in functional impairment and pain on movement. This warranted a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7804 for superficial scars that are tender and painful.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the right fifth finger, Ankylosis of the right fifth proximal interphalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2001
- Citation
- 0104908
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