Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals of a fifth finger fracture and a scar to the right hand, as well as an increased evaluation for a painful scar.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the criteria for a higher or additional evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a fifth finger fracture of the right hand, Scar to the fifth finger right hand, status post open reduction and internal fixation for repair of fracture fragment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095520
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