The Board has determined that the veteran's right fourth metatarsal fracture residuals warrant a 10 percent evaluation, as they are productive of no more than moderate impairment. The issues regarding his chronic left ankle sprain residuals and tonsillitis have been remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any severe functional impairment or non-union of the metatarsal bones, which would warrant a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Right fourth metatarsal fracture residuals, Chronic left ankle sprain residuals, Tonsillitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0500968
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