The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected left thumb scar, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left thumb scar was found to be superficial and not associated with underlying soft tissue damage, thus not meeting the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 7804 or 7801.
- Claimed conditions
- Left thumb scar, Right hip avascular necrosis, Left hip avascular necrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22067625
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left hip disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Denied
The Veteran's right hip avascular necrosis and greater trochanteric bursitis were rated at 30 percent prior to December 9, 2020. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded multiple cases related to increased ratings and effective dates for various conditions, including a right foot heel fracture, an acquired psychiatric disorder, dermatitis with scarring, degenerative arthritis of the knees, tinnitus, distal phalanx fractures, scars from the knee and thumb, and bilateral hearing loss. The appeals also include requests for earlier effective dates for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical examination regarding the Veteran's ability to require aid and attendance or be housebound.
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