The Veteran's claim for an increased rating higher than 70 percent on an extra-schedular basis for his right hand disability was denied. The Board found that the residuals of a gunshot wound to the right hand are adequately contemplated by the applicable rating criteria and do not present an exceptional or unusual disability picture warranting an extra-schedular evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hand disability is characterized by complete paralysis, including deformity, weakness, and muscle atrophy. The symptomatology and level of severity of his disability are adequately contemplated by the applicable rating criteria, and there is no evidence of marked interference with employment or frequent periods of hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1113452
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