The Board denied an initial compensable rating for residuals of a fracture of the left great toe, finding that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for any applicable rating under VA's Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed full range of motion without functional loss due to pain or weakness, and no X-ray evidence of malunion or nonunion of tarsals or metatarsals. The veteran’s gait was normal with no abnormal weight-bearing pattern.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0428067
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's left foot disorder is not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a pre-existing condition. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeals.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased evaluation for residuals of fracture of the left great toe, finding that the disability is primarily manifested by complaints of pain and stiffness with no additional functional impairment due to pain or other factors. The current 10% rating best represents the veteran's condition.
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