Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a right knee disorder, back disorder, and right hand disorder but denied an increased evaluation for the favorable ankylosis of the right third finger with post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical evidence showing that the Veteran's conditions were related to his military service, despite some negative opinions from VA examiners.
- Claimed conditions
- favorable ankylosis of right third finger with post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right knee disorder, back disorder, including upper and lower back, right hand disorder, claimed as painful joints, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25014684
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