The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his left ring finger disorder from July 8, 2016 and continuing thereafter was denied.
The deciding factor: The disability picture is contemplated by the rating schedule (DC 5230) which considers limitation of motion of the ring or little finger. The underlying symptoms are thus covered by the existing criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left ring finger disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19161681
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What this means for you
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