The Veteran's right index and long finger disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under DC 5229. The Board finds that these ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right index and long finger disabilities have been evaluated based on limitation of motion as per DC 5229, with a gap of one inch or more between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm. The current ratings are at the maximum schedular rating available under this diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Index Finger Disability, Right Long Finger Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20077488
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