The Veteran's scar on the right index finger limits flexion to 3 centimeters of the transverse crease, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5229.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated limitation of motion in his right index finger that met the criteria for a compensable rating (10%) under Diagnostic Code 5229.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar of the right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0933871
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