A 10 percent rating is granted for the Veteran's right-hand disability, but no more. The appeal regarding service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, left leg disorder (including radiculopathy), left knee disorder, and left foot disorder remains pending.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations established that the Veteran experienced pain with use of his right hand as a result of his right-hand disability, characterized by an overall decrease in right hand strength and dexterity for twisting, probing, writing, touching, and expression. The examiner noted no ankylosis of the right hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Disability, Lumbar Spine Disorder, Left Leg Disorder (including radiculopathy), Left Knee Disorder, Left Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19101941
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