The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a right hand second metacarpal fracture is granted, with a maximum rating of 10 percent. A separate compensable rating is also granted for digital neuropathy as a residual of the same condition. The issue of reopening the claim for service connection for a right knee disability has been found to have new and material evidence supporting it.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of a right hand second metacarpal fracture are currently rated under Diagnostic Code 5229, which provides for a maximum rating of 10 percent. The Board granted an increased rating based on the Veteran's reported symptoms of pain and stiffness in the affected finger.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right hand second metacarpal fracture, Digital neuropathy as a residual of a right hand second metacarpal fracture
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1816977
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