The Veteran's left thumb injury residuals are manifested by pain and stiffness, resulting in functional loss such as less movement than normal. The Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the presence of painful motion with joint pathology, warranting a 10 percent disability rating under DC 5228.
- Claimed conditions
- left thumb injury residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1335228
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