The Veteran's left ring and little finger disability, which included a fracture of the ring finger, was not found to warrant an initial compensable rating as there was no evidence of loss of use or significant functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show any limitation of motion that would justify a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ring Finger Fracture, Left Little Finger Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1100403
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