The Board has determined that the veteran's left thumb fracture residuals warrant a 10 percent rating, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available. The appeal for an increased rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the left thumb, which would be required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5224.
- Claimed conditions
- left thumb fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2002
- Citation
- 0211197
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What this means for you
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