The Veteran's right thumb disability, characterized as DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, has not resulted in a gap of more than two inches between the thumb pad and the fingers with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers. As such, his claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right thumb disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5228 due to lack of limitation of motion exceeding two inches between the thumb pad and fingers.
- Claimed conditions
- DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21014277
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right thumb disability, characterized as DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, has been rated at 10 percent since February 25, 2010. The Board finds a new VA examination is warranted to determine the current severity of the condition.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her psychiatric and left wrist disabilities. The issues of service connection are pending.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's DeQuervain's tenosynovitis disability has been productive of no worse than the equivalent of moderate incomplete paralysis during the pendency of the claim, and as such, a rating of 30 percent is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records since May 2013. The Veteran's left wrist disability and its service connection will be reviewed by a suitable examiner to differentiate any pathology caused by his left wrist ganglion cyst from other disorders.
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