The Veteran's initial ratings for left hand degenerative spurs involving IP joint of the thumb and left ankle strain have been granted at a 10 percent rating each, effective November 1, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the grant of an initial noncompensable rating for left hand degenerative spurs involving IP joint of the thumb due to painful motion without additional loss of range of motion. For left ankle strain, the Veteran experienced marked limitation of motion which warranted a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand degenerative spurs involving IP joint of the thumb, left ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2019
- Citation
- A19002812
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