The Board granted initial ratings for the Veteran's right thumb, index finger, and long finger disabilities, as well as a separate rating for his left thumb disability. The claims for increased ratings for the right ring and little fingers, and left ring and little fingers were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including VA examination reports, which showed specific gaps in motion and pain in certain digits, justifying the assigned ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right thumb disability, Right index finger disability, Right long finger disability, Right ring finger disability, Right little finger disability, Left thumb disability, Left index finger disability, Left long finger disability, Left ring finger disability, Left little finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25049681
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
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