The Board found that the veteran's fracture of the third metatarsal of the right foot did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and denied his claim. The issue of service connection for venous insufficiency to include bilateral varicosities was also addressed but is not included in this decision as it is not related to the primary issue.
The deciding factor: The veteran's fracture of the third metatarsal had healed, and there were no residuals or additional disorders noted. The Board determined that a noncompensable rating was appropriate based on the current condition of the right foot.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the third metatarsal of the right foot, venous insufficiency to include bilateral varicosities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2002
- Citation
- 0206390
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