The Board granted an increased rating from 20 percent to 30 percent for partial amputations of the ring and little fingers of the right hand, effective May 8, 1999. The veteran's arthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint of the right hand is rated at 20 percent, while his arthritis of the right wrist remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the partial amputations of the ring and little fingers of the right hand warranted a higher rating due to the veteran's complaints of pain and tenderness on use. The arthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint was rated at 20 percent, reflecting the severity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint of the right hand, Partial amputations of the ring and little fingers of the right hand with scars of the palm, Arthritis of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2002
- Citation
- 0207276
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