Partly granted
The veteran was granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent for Dupuytren's contracture with post-traumatic arthritis of the right ring finger and a 20 percent rating for scars. The issue of a higher rating for the right ring finger disability was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Dupuytren's contracture with post-traumatic arthritis of the right ring finger, Scars, status post right index palmar surface surgery and right ring finger fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001954
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