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Thanks for all the great advice. I am going to go over both descisions and see what the differences are. Will keep everyone updated/in the loop.

I'm not sure if this question is in the right place or if I should even worry about the situation at all. Here goes though, A few years ago I recieved a compensation percentage from VA for a parial amputaion of my right middle finger which happened in 1991. I have all the paperwork from the base hospital in Fort Polk from the time. Well, after I got out later that year I went to my local VA in Grand Junction CO at the time. I had them check out my finger and had the C&P exam. Well, I recieved notice from the VA that my injury was service connected but rated at 0 percent. Being a young veteran at the time I figured that that was it and that there was nothing else that I could do. So I just dealt with the scar and discomfort until a few years ago, after I had gotten smarter:) I then went to the VA here in Pensacola and had the pain etc taken care of and a new? claim put in for the finger. Va came back and gave me ,I believe, 10% for the scar/pain/discomfort. My question is, was the original 0% just or was it a wrong descision from VA and if it was can I do anything about it now? Thanks to everyone on this forum for providing great information and helpinf eeach other out. Semper Fi and God bless.

Congratulations, that is great news. Way to keep fighting until you received what you had earned and deserved. Semper Fi and Merry Christmas8-)

Hey Art. This answer comes directly from the eBenefits website as to what "Preparation for Decision" means. "The Veterans Service Representative has recommended a decision, and is preparing required documents detailing that decision. If more evidence is required, the claim will be sent back in the process for more information or evidence." Hope this helps and good luck. usmcE