The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a fracture of right 5th metacarpal and a stomach disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: The pre-existing old healed fracture of the right 5th metacarpal did not increase in severity during service beyond its natural progression. The Veteran's current hand disability is considered to be related to his active service due to aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of right 5th metacarpal, Right hand and finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1403105
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