Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected decreased grip strength of the left hand.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed only moderate impairment, with no more than slightly reduced muscle strength and no muscular atrophy present.
- Claimed conditions
- decreased grip strength of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25012746
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