The Veteran is granted an initial 10 percent rating for service-connected residuals of torn ligaments in the middle finger left hand prior to October 28, 2015. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's limitation of motion of the left long finger has been manifested by painful motion, which warrants a minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5229.
- Claimed conditions
- limitation of motion of the left long finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21071158
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim for a higher rating for limitation of motion of the left long finger due to insufficient evidence or further development is needed.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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