The veteran's right hand condition, manifested as weakness and lack of grip strength, was not caused or increased by his service-connected disability of the ring and little fingers of the right hand. The claim for an increased rating for post-operative residuals of laceration of the right ring finger with flexion contracture deformity of the right little finger is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current weak grasp was not related to his service-connected disability of the fourth and fifth fingers of the right hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of laceration of the right ring finger with flexion contracture deformity of the right little finger, Right Hand Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0634283
Veterans Law Judge
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