The Veteran's right little finger ankylosis is not manifested by symptoms approximating an amputation of that finger, or by involvement of other fingers or the whole hand so as to warrant a compensable rating.,Throughout the period on appeal, the Veteran's right hand ulnar nerve neuropathy has been manifest by no more than severe incomplete paralysis of the major right ulnar nerve. The evidence does not support a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's service-connected conditions warrant a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right little finger ankylosis, Right hand ulnar nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2026
- Citation
- A26039605
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