Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left middle finger deformity, currently diagnosed as a pseudo boutonniere deformity with degenerative joint disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's left middle finger deformity is etiologically related to active duty service, and the benefit of the doubt will be given to the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- left middle finger deformity (pseudo boutonniere deformity with degenerative joint disease)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086737
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