The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture of the right fifth metacarpal do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or functional loss due to pain, and the disability was characterized as 'minimal' by the VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right fifth metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2004
- Citation
- 0432481
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new examination and opinion from a neurologist regarding the etiology of his myotonic dystrophy, and an orthopedic examination to determine the severity of his right fifth metacarpal fracture.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are being remanded to obtain additional medical examinations and to obtain outstanding VA and private treatment records.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is for an initial compensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal. The Board finds that there is no evidence to support a higher rating, as his disability does not meet criteria for an amputation or significant interference with hand function.
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