The Veteran's bilateral hand disability diagnosed as bilateral hand strain and left 3rd finger fragment is granted, along with an initial 10 percent rating for keloid scars chest, bilateral lower extremity, back, and bilateral upper extremity from August 13, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's current bilateral hand disorder characterized as bilateral hand strain had its onset in service and has been present since service, thus warranting service connection. For keloid scars, a 30 percent rating is granted for the period prior to November 7, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hand strain and left 3rd finger fragment, keloid scars chest, bilateral lower extremity, back, and bilateral upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2025
- Citation
- 25008682
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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