The Veteran's right thumb disability with degenerative joint disease is granted a 10 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no gap between the Veteran’s right thumb pad and fingers, but noted pain and limited motion. The Board considered these factors under DC 5228 for limitation of motion and awarded a 10% rating based on functional loss due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of Right Thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19104011
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