The Board granted a 10 percent rating for left hand fracture residuals and denied separate compensable ratings for the ring finger, little finger, and elbow scars.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left hand fracture residuals met the criteria for a 10 percent rating due to limitation of motion with a gap between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm. The other claims were denied as they did not meet the necessary criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hand Fracture Residuals, Left Ring Finger Fracture Residuals, Left Little Finger Fracture Residuals, Left Elbow Scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25058240
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.
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