The Veteran's right little finger disability is granted a 10 percent rating, and the claims for increased ratings for his right knee osteoarthritis are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right little finger disability resulted in ankylosis of the PIP joint with interference with overall function of the hand, warranting a compensable rating. The other knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right little finger disability with resulting right-hand impairment, right knee osteoarthritis, limitation of flexion, right knee osteoarthritis, limitation of extension, right knee osteoarthritis, lateral instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25035041
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings, and earlier effective dates, as well as dismissed his claim for a TDIU.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for hypertension and remanded the claims for bilateral tinnitus, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis due to inadequate medical evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral knee, bilateral shoulder, low back and bilateral hip disabilities based on the evidence showing that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal was remanded for the AOJ to provide the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a hearing under 38 C.F.R. § 3.103(b)(1) and (d)(1).
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