The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability of the right fourth finger, finding that there was no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not demonstrate a current disability of the right fourth finger and there was no in-service incurrence or aggravation of an injury or disease related to this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right fourth finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19136990
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hand and finger disabilities have been denied. The initial compensable rating for a right third finger disability prior to November 12, 2021 has been denied. From November 12, 2021, the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent is also denied. Claims for initial ratings for a right fourth and fifth finger disabilities are denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his right fourth finger disability and for TDIU. The right fourth finger disability claim is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, while the TDIU claim requires additional development including proper notice.
- Granted
The Veteran's right fourth finger disability is granted an increased rating of 10 percent, effective from the date of this decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for the right fourth finger was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum schedular rating for limitation of motion of the right fourth finger.
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