The Veteran's service connection claim for elevated liver enzymes is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Veteran's left little finger disability, manifested by pain and weakness in gripping and lifting, warrants a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection was not established due to lack of a diagnosed liver disorder. The left little finger disability causes functional impairment but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Elevated liver enzymes, Left little finger distal phalanx amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1731565
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