The Veteran's service-connected left and right index finger strains, as well as left and right long finger strains, are currently rated at the maximum allowable under the applicable diagnostic codes (DCs).,Similarly, her service-connected left and right ring and little finger strains are also rated at their maximum allowable ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected fingers do not meet the criteria for higher ratings as they already receive the highest possible ratings under the relevant DCs.
- Claimed conditions
- left index finger strain, right index finger strain, left long finger strain, right long finger strain, left ring finger strain, right ring finger strain, left little finger strain, right little finger strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23001875
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection due to insufficient evidence of entitlement prior to January 20, 2023.
- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of entitlement to various disability ratings and service connection for further development, as the current evidence is incomplete.
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