The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his right long finger disability, as the evidence did not support an increase.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be adequately addressed by the current 10 percent schedular rating, and there was no additional functional loss that would warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

postoperative tendon repair of the right middle finger with traumatic arthritis (right long finger disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 10, 2025

Citation

A25087954

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