The Board has determined that a compensable evaluation of 10 percent is warranted for the left index finger disability based on interference with overall function of the left hand.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and private treatment records show some interference with overall function of the left hand, but no physical or radiographic evidence of ankylosis or bony involvement proximal to the proximal interphalangeal joint. The appellant's subjective complaints and objective findings were considered in determining the appropriate evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left index finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1119043
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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