The Board has determined that the veteran's initial evaluations of 10 percent for his left and right hand disabilities are not supported by the evidence, as the severity of his symptoms does not warrant higher ratings under applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability picture is adequately reflected in the current 10 percent evaluations assigned for his left and right hand disabilities based on limitation of motion with pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th metacarpophalangeal (MCP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0605133
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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