The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected left ring finger, s/p fracture (mallet finger), as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.

The deciding factor: A noncompensable rating is the maximum rating for limitation of motion, and there was no evidence of ankylosis or other factors that would warrant a compensable rating.

Claimed conditions

left ring finger, s/p fracture (mallet finger)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 6, 2025

Citation

A25085897

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