The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent, but no higher, prior to December 3, 2019 for gunshot wound scars and a 10 percent rating, but no higher, prior to November 17, 2020 for residuals of a right thumb fracture. The claims for increased ratings in excess of these amounts were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's scars and thumb disability met the criteria for the assigned ratings based on their symptoms and examination findings, but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound scars, residuals of a right thumb fracture, right little and ring finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21061323
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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