The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right fourth metacarpal fracture, post-operative residuals of a right elbow injury, and residuals of a right foot injury. The claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder injury was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the veteran's conditions approximated the criteria for higher ratings under relevant VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right fourth metacarpal fracture, Post-operative residuals of right major elbow injury, Residuals of right major shoulder injury, Residuals of right foot injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0707700
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- Denied
The Veteran's right hand disability, characterized by ankylosis of all five fingers, is rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations and thus cannot be increased.,The Veteran's left hand fracture does not result in any functional impairment that would warrant a compensable rating. The preponderance of evidence shows no pain or limitation affecting other fingers.,The Veteran was engaged in substantially gainful occupation prior to September 1, 2007 and thus cannot be found unemployable based on service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD/MST) with persistent depressive disorder, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, and service connection for various conditions due to an inadequate VA examination and medical opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected right fourth metacarpal fracture was denied as the disability is already rated at its highest possible level.
- Granted
The Veteran's right foot disability was previously rated at 30 percent, but a 40 percent rating is granted beginning September 14, 2021. Special monthly compensation for loss of use of the right foot is also granted starting from that date.
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