The Veteran's service-connected right fifth metacarpal fracture with limitation of motion, two painful scars, and mild ulnar neuropathy are each rated at 10 percent. The appeal is granted for these ratings.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the current ratings based on the severity of the symptoms and functional impairment associated with the service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Fifth Metacarpal Fracture, 2 painful scars, Mild right ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2018
- Citation
- 1803884
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected right fifth metacarpal fracture and for service connection for a left leg disability, separate and apart from the service-connected scar of the left anterior thigh were both denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right forearm disability has been granted a maximum rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The claim for service connection for GERD and left arm disorder is remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including increased ratings for cervical spine disability, right upper extremity neurological disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right fifth metacarpal fracture, and left index finger fracture. The issues also include eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, specially adapted housing or special home adaptation, and special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance or due to being housebound.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right fifth metacarpal fracture and PTSD have been remanded for further evaluation. The right metacarpal fracture is currently rated as noncompensable, while the PTSD remains at a 30 percent rating.
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