The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected right middle and little finger injuries were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right middle finger injury or any compensable rating for the right little finger injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed limitation of motion but no ankylosis, unfavorable ankylosis, amputation, or other conditions warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right middle (long finger/3rd finger) injury, right little finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078658
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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