Service connection was granted for residuals of a left thumb fracture, but no service connection was established for residuals of a left foot cold injury. The Veteran's MDD is rated at 10 percent effective July 25, 2012 and 100 percent effective April 25, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide evidence to establish service connection for residuals of a left foot cold injury. The Board granted an initial compensable rating for her left thumb fracture and increased the rating for MDD from 30 percent to 100 percent effective April 25, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left foot cold injury, left thumb fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1510971
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities from July 19, 2013 through January 20, 2014 rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for his left thumb disability and a compensable rating for the associated scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and lack of information regarding flare-ups. The Veteran's left thumb disability, including her scar, needs further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 10 percent for his left thumb fracture is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the January 2016 VA examination report and the need for updated treatment records.
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