The claim for service connection for a right pinky finger disability was dismissed because it had already been granted. The claims for left pinky finger disability and burn pit problem were denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for the claimed disabilities, and the evidence is not in approximate balance.

Claimed conditions

right pinky finger disability, left pinky finger disability, burn pit problem

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Burn pits / airborne hazards

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008131

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