The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a left thumb injury do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, and his scars are rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7801. The issue of whether he is entitled to a separate rating for the scars on his left hand is considered as part of this decision.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of a left thumb injury do not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under Diagnostic Codes 5224 and 7801, due to lack of evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion exceeding six square inches. His scars are rated at 10 percent based on their depth and limited motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Thumb Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0806699
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA neurological examination to assess any neurological symptoms associated with the left thumb scar.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left thumb injury was denied.,Service connection for cardiovascular disability and bilateral hearing loss were both denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.,No effective date provided.
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