The Veteran's left fifth finger fracture is rated at 10 percent, and his duodenitis with GERD is rated at 10 percent. The higher ratings for these conditions are denied.
The deciding factor: Higher ratings were not warranted as the evidence did not show ankylosis or arthritis that would warrant a higher rating under other applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Fifth Finger Fracture, Duodenitis with GERD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18146819
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- Granted
The Board has granted an initial rating of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left fifth finger disability, finding that her symptoms include chronic pain and limited range of motion. The appeal is considered satisfied as a full grant of benefits was awarded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, lumbar spine disorder, bronchitis, left fifth finger fracture, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and bilateral shin splints.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 10% rating for the Veteran's left fifth finger fracture, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.
- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The RO assigned a non-compensable rating for duodenitis with GERD, granted service connection for neurogenic bladder but not depression.
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