The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for residuals of a left little finger fracture was denied as there is no evidence of any impairment or limitation in the range of motion that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran has pain-free, normal range of motion in his left little finger and does not have any functional loss due to pain, weakness, fatigue, lack of endurance, or incoordination. The disability is rated under Diagnostic Code 5227 for ankylosis of the ring or little finger.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Little Finger Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1221631
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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