The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his right upper arm amputation, left index finger amputation, and defective hearing in the left ear have been denied. The maximum ratings currently assigned are at issue.
The deciding factor: The RO has determined that the current ratings for these conditions do not meet the criteria for an increase under the applicable VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ear Defective Hearing, Left Index Finger Amputation, Right Upper Arm Amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2004
- Citation
- 0405541
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