The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected scar of the right index finger warrants a 10 percent evaluation, effective May 21, 2004.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no gap between the thumb and fingers, MCP flexion to 90 degrees, PIP flexion to 65 degrees and DIP flexion to 40 degrees with all other range of motion normal. These findings did not warrant a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7805.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0842269
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