Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating prior to June 10, 2025, for left index finger scar and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residual of left index finger laceration.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms were severe enough to warrant a compensable rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left index finger scar, Residuals of left index finger laceration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105483
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