The Veteran's service-connected right middle finger scar and residuals of a right little finger fracture are not rated higher than the current 10 percent levels. The Board finds no basis for granting an increased rating or reopening any claims.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's conditions meet the criteria for a schedular or non-schedular increase in disability ratings, and there is no indication of service connection based on exposure to specific environmental factors (e.g., burn pits, Agent Orange).
- Claimed conditions
- Right middle finger scar, Residuals of right little finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1509373
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- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of right little finger fracture, prior to October 27, 2016, are manifested by painful and limited motion, swelling, episodic paresthesias/hand numbness and reduced right-hand dexterity. The Board finds impairment of the Veteran's basic motor functions is more closely analogous to moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of right little finger fracture is denied. The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the ratings and issues related to SMC and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right middle finger scar condition had its onset during service and granted service connection for this disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and conducting examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected back disability and other disabilities. The issue of a TDIU will also be reconsidered.
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