The Veteran's right thumb disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not show a gap of more than two inches between the thumb pad and fingers. The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's right thumb had a gap of one to two inches between the thumb pad and fingers, which is consistent with the current 10% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right thumb fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062754
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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