The Board has granted service connection for a right ring finger disability and an initial noncompensable rating for a right knee disability. The veteran's right ring finger disability is related to his in-service injury, while the right knee disability is primarily manifested by instability, swelling, and pain without X-ray findings of arthritis.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations supported the veteran's account of an in-service injury leading to current symptoms including pain, swelling, and instability. The right ring finger disability was attributed to a history of fracture, while the right knee disability was diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome with osteoarthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ring Finger Disability, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2003
- Citation
- 0330795
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