The Board found that the veteran's right thumb disability, which includes post-traumatic arthritis and a residual fracture, does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of ankylosis or a gap greater than two inches between the thumb pad and fingers, precluding higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic arthritis, right thumb fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2008
- Citation
- 0839312
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