The deciding factor: The VA determined that the residuals of a fracture of the left fifth metatarsal are manifested by nerve entrapment, possible scarring of the extensor tendon causing an overlapping fifth toe, hypersensitivity and paresthesias over the surgical incision, metatarsalgia of other metatarsals, an incisional neuroma, a 0.5 cm shortening of the left fifth metatarsal, recurring hyperkeratotic lesions and calluses, occasional discoloration, and post-traumatic osteoarthritis on X-ray.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Injury with Fracture of Left Tibia Plateau and Torn Lateral Meniscus, Postoperative, Degenerative Arthritis of Left Knee, Fracture of Left Fifth Metatarsal with Callosities of Second, Third, and Fourth Metatarsals
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0106496
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