The Veteran's request for a higher rating for right hand strain, as well as separate ratings for right index finger, long finger, ring finger, and little finger disabilities from May 1, 2020 to October 30, 2022, was denied. The current effective date is not specified.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent for right hand strain and separate ratings for each affected digit were also denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on limitation of motion or pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Strain, Right Index Finger Disability, Right Long Finger Disability, Right Ring Finger Disability, Right Little Finger Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23065663
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ring finger disability and associated right hand scar are each rated at 10 percent. The Veteran is granted a separate 10 percent rating for his right hand scar, effective March 9, 2007. Separate ratings of 10 percent are assigned for peripheral neuropathy with carpal tunnel syndrome in both upper extremities and for peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for headaches and right hand strain, increased the ratings for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, dyshidrotic eczema, and hypertension, and denied service connection for Parkinsonism, pes planus/flat feet, GERD, tinea versicolor, allergic rhinitis, and tinnitus. The Board also granted a TDIU.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for the Veteran's right hand disabilities as multiple unadjudicated appeal requests were already pending at the time of filing.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his ability to dress, feed himself, and perform daily activities. He is also not considered housebound.
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