The Board has determined that the veteran's left foot disability, characterized as residuals of healed fractures of the fourth and fifth metatarsals with hammertoe of the fourth toe and plantar wart on the fifth metatarsal, most closely approximates severe foot disability. The RO awarded an increased rating to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's assessment indicated that the veteran's left foot problem appeared static but would become increasingly painful with increased activity, requiring him to shift more weight onto his right extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of healed fractures of the fourth and fifth metatarsals, hammertoe of the fourth toe, plantar wart on the fifth metatarsal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0103103
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