The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left 3rd metatarsal fracture residuals was denied as there were no new and material evidence to reopen the claim, and the current disability did not warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show more than mild residuals of left foot injury, thus warranting only a zero percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left 3rd metatarsal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0028600
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