The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that no evidence of record within the one year prior to May 19, 2004, showed that his scar of the right index finger warranted a rating of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: No medical evidence was found showing that the Veteran's scar of the right index finger met the criteria for a 10 percent rating within one year prior to May 19, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar of the right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1421668
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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