The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right middle finger and left ankle disabilities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable rating codes.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no marked limitation of motion in either condition, which is required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, avulsion injury, right middle finger (non-dominant), Residuals of a left ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2005
- Citation
- 0505634
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her right ankle disability, residuals of a left ankle injury, and diabetes mellitus.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a comprehensive examination to consider all of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their combined effect on his employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and chronic back condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his psychiatric disorders and physical disabilities. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these factors.
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