The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right thumb injury, status post ORIF, and assigned an initial noncompensable rating. However, considering the evidence of record, including his complaints of pain and decreased strength, the Board finds that a compensable rating is warranted based on painful motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals from the right thumb injury are productive of painful motion without any gap between the thumb pad and the fingers, warranting a minimum compensable (10%) rating under DC 5228 for limitation of motion of the thumb.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Thumb Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1633113
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for right thumb injury, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current numbness and an in-service injury.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right thumb injury, finding that the most probative evidence shows symptoms of limited motion with a gap between the thumb and fingers of one to two inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm).
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions require the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for a right thumb injury is granted. The claims of service connection for back injuries are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for further examination.
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