The Veteran's right little finger disability has been rated as noncompensable due to limited range of motion and pain, but the evidence does not support a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The current evidence shows that the Veteran's right little finger disability is manifested by pain and limited range of motion, which do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Little Finger Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24017038
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- Remanded (sent back)
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