The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a fracture of the right fourth metacarpal was denied as there is no evidence of favorable ankylosis, and his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of favorable ankylosis of the index and ring finger or thumb and ring finger which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5223. The Veteran's additional range of motion in other fingers and progression of arthritis are not attributable to his service-connected right fourth metacarpal fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the right fourth metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20052954
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