The veteran's service-connected instability of the ulnar collateral ligament of the left first metacarpal phalangeal joint has been granted a 10 percent evaluation effective August 25, 2004. The condition is characterized by functional loss manifested by flexion ranging from 35 to 40 degrees and a loss of 10 degrees of extension, degenerative changes, and complaints of pain.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation based on his symptoms and physical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- instability of the ulnar collateral ligament of the left first metacarpal phalangeal joint (MPJ), degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2007
- Citation
- 0738342
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What this means for you
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