The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left great toe fracture residuals is denied as the residuals are productive of less than moderate impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report showed that the veteran had only minimal loss of function due to pain from the old broken toe, and no evidence of deterioration or arthritis. The residuals were deemed to be productive of less than moderate impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left great toe fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0010030
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