Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a compensable rating was denied, but a separate 10 percent rating was granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right fourth finger disability more nearly approximates the functional equivalent of ankylosis, warranting a separate 10 percent disability rating under DC 5309.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right hand fracture, residual deformity of the 4th right metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25005277
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