The Veteran's initial ratings for painful motion of various fingers were denied. The Board found that the criteria for an increased rating did not meet the requirements, as there was no evidence of ankylosis or other functional impairment warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of ankylosis or significant functional impairment in any of the fingers evaluated, and the Veteran's grip strength and ability to perform occupational tasks were not affected.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21073290
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