The Veteran's left index finger fracture has been rated as noncompensable due to full range of motion and no functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed full range of motion with only a slight gap between the finger and palm, and no other symptoms or limitations that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Index Finger Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1146832
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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