Partly granted
The Veteran's left finger condition, to include a ring-finger scar, is granted due to an etiological relationship with his service. Other claims for service connection are remanded.
The deciding factor: The March 2022 VA examiner provided evidence in favor of a nexus between the Veteran's current healed left ring finger scar and his in-service left-hand injury, despite a negative opinion regarding residual numbness.
- Claimed conditions
- left finger condition (ring-finger scar), discoid lupus, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), headaches, right shoulder condition, back condition, bilateral hip condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, right ankle condition, left ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009473
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