The veteran's right middle finger amputation does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The amputation occurs at the distal phalanx rather than the proximal interphalangeal joint or proximal thereto, as required by the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation, distal phalanx, right middle finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0814415
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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