The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The initial compensable evaluation and increased rating claim for residuals of laceration scar over right eye was denied, as the scars do not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation. The claim for an increased evaluation for fracture at the distal head of the right fifth metacarpal (dominant) was also denied. Service connection for hypertension, secondary to herbicide exposure, and service connection for a right arm disorder were both denied. PTSD was granted as incurred in active military service.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for compensable evaluation of scars or an increased rating for fracture at the distal head of the right fifth metacarpal (dominant). Service connection for hypertension and a right arm disorder were denied due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service, including herbicide exposure. PTSD was granted as incurred in active military service.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of laceration scar over right eye, Fracture at the distal head of the right fifth metacarpal (dominant), Hypertension, Right arm disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating

Not verified here — check the original decision

Decision date

April 2, 2013

Citation

1310814

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