The Veteran's service-connected left index finger, status post open reduction, internal fixation (non-dominant) is rated at 30 percent. The RO reduced the rating for his scar from 10% to 0%, effective July 8, 2011. No compensable ratings were granted for the right wrist condition or automobile allowance/specially adapted equipment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left index finger disability was rated based on its current symptoms and impairment without additional material evidence warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left index finger, status post open reduction, internal fixation (non-dominant), left index finger scar, right wrist harvest graft scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1238801
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What this means for you
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