The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left hand disability was denied. He was initially granted a 10 percent rating prior to July 29, 2009 and then a 20 percent rating from July 29, 2009 to September 11, 2011. Since September 12, 2011, he is entitled to a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support higher ratings for the Veteran's left hand disability during the periods in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hand pain, Metacarpal fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19147524
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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