The Veteran's right hand disability, left foot strain, and scar on his right hand have been granted initial non-compensable ratings. The Veteran is now entitled to a 10 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of fracture of the right hand.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records consistently supported the current non-compensable ratings assigned for each condition, with no evidence of additional functional loss due to pain or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, Status Post Fracture of 4th and 5th Digit of Right Hand, Scar, Right Hand, Status Post-Surgery, Left Foot Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22003734
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