The Board denied an effective date earlier than June 30, 2016 for the right thumb disability and denied a higher initial rating of more than 10 percent for the same condition.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right thumb disability onset within one year prior to June 30, 2016, and there was no additional functional loss during flare-ups or after repeated use over time that warranted a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right thumb disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 7, 2025

Citation

A25011433

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