The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for DJD of the left hand, with primary involvement of the left thumb and index finger was granted. The current disability evaluation is 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's DJD of the left hand, with primary involvement of the left thumb and index finger, warranted a 20 percent rating based on limitation of motion of the thumb and index or long fingers.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left hand, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2011
- Citation
- 1101075
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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