The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his service-connected residuals of right thumb injury, to include numbness associated with strain of lateral ligament of metacarpophalangeal joint of the right thumb is granted. The effective date is September 25, 2006.,The Veteran’s need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities is established, resulting in a grant of SMC on that basis. The effective date is also September 25, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis with pain and numbness as the Veteran's right thumb injury has been characterized by.,The Veteran’s service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to prepare meals, bathe himself, and manage medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right thumb injury, to include numbness associated with strain of lateral ligament of metacarpophalangeal joint of the right thumb, Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18153506
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