The Veteran's service-connected left and right hand strain disabilities have been found to not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation based on current symptomatology.
The deciding factor: VA examinations showed no limitation of motion or other functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hand Strain, Right Hand Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2012
- Citation
- 1236703
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