The Veteran's claim for a uniform 30 percent rating for ulnar nerve impairment as a residual of amputation of the right little finger is granted. The effective date for service connection of right ulnar nerve impairment as a residual of amputation is set at June 28, 2013. A compensable rating for the right little finger scar is denied. The Veteran's claim for a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal for amputation of the right little finger is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA adjudicated all residuals of the Veteran's right little finger amputation, including neuropathy and scarring, under the appropriate diagnostic codes without pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar nerve impairment, right hand neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2023
- Citation
- 23020034
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What this means for you
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