The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of a right ring finger fracture on a schedular basis and remanded the issue of an extraschedular evaluation. The Director of Compensation and Pension determined that the Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria for an extraschedular evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the collective impact of the Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions rendered the application of the regular rating schedule impractical.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right ring finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1613407
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause intermittent inability to dress or undress herself, an inability to keep herself ordinarily clean and presentable, and an inability to feed herself through loss of coordination and weakness of the upper extremities. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a right ring finger fracture and degenerative arthritis of the right little finger due to incomplete examination reports and lack of nerve/sensory testing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's testimony of worsening symptoms and the length of time since his last VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected kidney disability and right ring finger fracture do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
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