The Board has granted a compensable rating of 10% for the service-connected tenosynovitis with therapeutic release, third digit, right hand since its effective date.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran's symptoms included decreased manual dexterity and pain, which more nearly approximated favorable ankylosis resulting in significant occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- tenosynovitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0922936
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and tenosynovitis, left foot hammer toes, and right foot hammer toes has been granted. A 50 percent rating is assigned for the period from October 30, 2023, and a 10 percent rating is assigned for each of the left and right feet.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and missing development. The Veteran's right hand disability, including osteoarthritis and tenosynovitis, is related to in-service injuries and repetitive trauma.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for a right hand disability, to include residuals of frostbite and tenosynovitis, is dismissed due to the appellant's death.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The veteran's rating for tenosynovitis was restored to 20 percent, but the request for a higher rating was denied.
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