The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left long finger disability and TDIU prior to May 23, 2016 was denied. The Board found that the current 10 percent evaluation did not take into account all of the Veteran's symptoms related to his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed limited range of motion without ankylosis or other severe functional impairment, which is consistent with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5229.
- Claimed conditions
- Left long finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22002715
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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