The Board found that the Veteran's current right middle finger problems are not related to his in-service fracture, but rather to a post-service industrial accident. As such, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence concluded that any current disability of the right middle finger is due to a post-service injury and not from the service-connected fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Right middle finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1020337
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee disabilities and right middle finger fracture residuals are being remanded for additional development.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the residuals of the right middle finger fracture do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as there is no evidence of pain, limitation of motion or more than minimal functional impairment. The claim was denied.
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