The Veteran's right hand disability, manifested by pain and weakness, is currently rated at 10 percent under the appropriate diagnostic code. The condition does not meet criteria for higher ratings as there is no ankylosis or functional loss equivalent to amputation.
The deciding factor: The examination findings showed limitation of motion in the ring and little fingers but no gap between the fingertips and the proximal transverse crease, which prevented full range of motion. The Veteran's symptoms were primarily pain and weakness, without significant additional limitations due to flare-ups or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- metacarpal fractures of the right hand, pain, weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1702222
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