The Veteran's right little and ring finger disabilities have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each. His RUE neuropathy has also been granted a rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the presence of arthritis in multiple minor joints, with painful motion, which is sufficient to warrant the assigned ratings under DCs 5003 and 4.71a.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the right little finger, Arthritis of the right ring finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22068001
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- Denied
The Veteran's right index finger and long fingers are rated at noncompensable levels due to normal range of motion and no gaps between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating as his condition does not meet the criteria for ankylosis or amputation.,The Veteran's right ring finger is also rated at noncompensable levels due to normal range of motion and no gaps between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating as his condition does not meet the criteria for ankylosis or amputation.
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