Service connection is granted for various conditions, including hemorrhoids, left shoulder strain, left ankle condition/joint pain, left index finger, left knee strain, left long finger, left thumb, lumbosacral strain, right ankle condition/joint pain, right index finger, right knee strain, right long finger, right thumb, with evaluations ranging from 10 to 20 percent, effective April 5, 2018. Additionally, service connection for left little finger, left ring finger, right little finger, and right ring finger is granted with 0 percent evaluations effective April 5, 2018. Basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established from April 5, 2018.
