The Board has granted an increased evaluation of 10 percent for the veteran's residuals of a left hand injury, effective from when his claim was filed. The evaluation for the left tympanic membrane perforation remains at 0 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and hearing testimony supported the need for a higher rating based on chronic pain and limited range of motion in the left hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left hand injury, Left tympanic membrane perforation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0431249
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