The Veteran is granted a separate 10 percent rating for interference with the overall function of his right hand due to residuals of fracture of the right little finger.,An initial compensable rating for residuals of fracture of the right metacarpal (little finger) was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right little finger disability resulted in functional impairment, specifically interference with overall function of his hand. The VA examiners found that this interference warranted a separate 10 percent rating.,The criteria for the current noncompensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5230 do not account for the Veteran's reported symptoms and limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Little Finger Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22061170
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- Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected right little finger fracture, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation due to limited motion and pain without ankylosis or functional impairment.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and depression, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal of the ratings assigned for his service-connected right ring and right little finger disabilities comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board). The Veteran was denied separate compensable ratings for the residuals of a right ring finger fracture and a right little finger fracture. However, he is granted a 10 percent rating for arthritis of both the right ring finger and right little finger as a group of minor joints effective November 14, 2012.,The Board also remanded the Veteran's appeal of the maxilla fracture disability to obtain an opinion addressing respiratory and dental issues as residuals of the maxilla fracture.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ring finger and little finger fractures are not rated as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable VA disability evaluation criteria.
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