The veteran's claim for a rating increase and service connection for a left hand disorder were both denied. The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of a left hand disorder related to service.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence linking the veteran's current left hand condition to his military service, and the preponderance of medical evidence indicated that it was unrelated to service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fracture of the right second, third, and fourth metacarpals with mild osteoarthritis, left hand disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 15, 2005
- Citation
- 0525226
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his claims for an increased disability evaluation for a right index finger scar and service connection for a left hand disorder due to withdrawal of these appeals by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a failure to notify the Veteran of his right to a pre-decisional hearing. The AOJ is instructed to provide the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a hearing and then re-adjudicate the claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors and remand the case for further action.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to readjudicate his previously denied claim for service connection for a left hand disorder, and remanded the matter for further development.
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