The Veteran's service-connected right thumb disability was rated at 10 percent prior to January 19, 2011 and increased to 10 percent as of that date. The appeal for a higher initial rating remains before the Board.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed the current nature and severity of the Veteran's right thumb disability, including pain and limitation of motion, warranting a 10 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured Right Thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1207306
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