The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of an injury to the left middle finger was denied by the RO, as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner indicated that the veteran has limited function due to the scar on his left middle finger but still able to complete basic tasks. The limitation of function did not result in extremely unfavorable ankylosis, which would justify a higher rating by analogy to amputation under Diagnostic Code 5154.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Middle Finger Scar, Left Index Finger Amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2001
- Citation
- 0127601
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