The Veteran's right-hand fracture residuals, including the fifth metacarpal, are rated at a minimum of 10 percent due to painful motion.
The deciding factor: The examiner noted that the Veteran experiences increased pain and difficulty with gripping and grasping objects, which is considered painful motion under VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right-hand fracture, right-hand fifth metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26016215
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's dizziness, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dysthymic disorder, and toothache are all granted service connection. The Veteran's residuals of a right-hand fracture, migraine headaches, and eye irritation are denied.
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