The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a left little finger fracture is denied as the disability does not result in limitation of motion of other digits, interference with the overall function of the hand, or any condition of the finger analogous to amputation.
The deciding factor: The service medical records do not indicate that the veteran's left little finger fracture resulted in limitation of motion of other digits, interference with the overall function of the hand, or any condition of the finger analogous to amputation.
- Claimed conditions
- left little finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0625303
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