The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's right foot disability and did not address his claims to reopen service connection for left and right knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a direct relationship between the current disabilities of the knees and the veteran's military service.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right fifth metatarsal, degenerative changes of the midfoot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0404100
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the cases of left knee condition, heart condition secondary to hypertension, left elbow dislocation with hypertrophic spur, and fracture of the right fifth metatarsal.
- Denied
The Veteran's right foot fracture and schizophrenia have been evaluated, but the claims for higher evaluations are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim of a compensable rating for residuals of the service-connected fracture of the right fifth metatarsal is on appeal.
- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for various knee and spine conditions have been denied by the Board.
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