The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's left ring finger disability, finding that any limitation of motion did not warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ring finger disability resulted in limited range of motion but was not so severe as to be equally well served with an amputation and prosthesis.
- Claimed conditions
- left ring finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23017893
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- Remanded (sent back)
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