The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right ring finger arthritis is granted, with a maximum of a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows arthritis and limited range of motion in the right ring finger joint, but no other joints were affected, and occasional incapacitating exacerbations have not been shown.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the right ring finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22038617
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for updated examinations and consideration of all his symptoms. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his current increased rating claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for a throat condition due to the lack of current diagnosis.,The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and arthritis of the right ring finger have been remanded for further examination and rating considerations.
- Whole decision: Denied
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