Partly granted
The veteran's rating for a painful scar on the left index finger was restored to 10 percent, but the request for a higher rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no demonstrated improvement in the veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- painful scar, left index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001532
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