The Veteran's service-connected right ring finger amputation, insomnia disorder, and ADD were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or an initial rating in excess of 70 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s service-connected conditions did not result in total occupational and social impairment, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9413.
- Claimed conditions
- partial amputation of the right ring finger, insomnia disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19130600
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of October 17, 2022, for the grant of service connection for PTSD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including GERD, chronic kidney disease, COPD, a heart condition, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea, as additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's exposure to toxic chemical agents during his service.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction in the disability rating of insomnia disorder, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review this matter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, diabetes type II, high blood pressure, insomnia disorder, and sleep apnea due to a duty to assist error and because these conditions may be secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected condition of hypothyroidism.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.