The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of a crushed right index finger prior to November 7, 2006, and a rating in excess of 10 percent since that date. The Board also denied a compensable rating for status post right inguinal hernia surgery prior to November 7, 2006, and a rating in excess of 10 percent since that date. The Board further denied an increased rating for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of a crushed right index finger did not meet the criteria for a compensable or higher rating, and his status post right inguinal hernia surgery also did not warrant a compensable or higher rating. The DJD of the lumbar spine was rated at 20 percent but no higher.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a crushed right index finger, Residuals of status post right inguinal hernia surgery, Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2009
- Citation
- 0903090
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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