The veteran's residuals of a left index finger laceration do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the scar more closely approximates the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left index finger laceration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 3, 2007
- Citation
- 0713114
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for left hand disability and service connection for a foot condition, to include jungle rot, as the appellant wishes to withdraw these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a left index finger laceration and scar prior to June 10, 2017 are denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial compensable rating for residuals of a left index finger laceration is granted, while his PTSD and lumbar spine disabilities remain at the current ratings.
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