The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right index finger amputation, finding that the criteria were not met for any greater rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show severe postoperative residuals or other conditions warranting a higher rating under DC 5153.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation of right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21027471
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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