The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for residual scars from amputation of his fingers and for financial assistance in purchasing a conveyance or adaptive equipment.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's scars met the criteria for a compensable rating, nor did he have the necessary service-connected disabilities to qualify for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance or special adaptive equipment.

Claimed conditions

Residual scars from amputation of the index, long, and ring fingers of the left hand, Residual scars from amputation of the index, long, and ring fingers of the right hand

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019578

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