The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot disability, manifested by constant pain and occasional swelling, is rated at a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderate symptoms.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows degenerative arthritis of the right great metatarsophalangeal joint with no current limitation of motion, warranting a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot fracture, Degenerative arthritis of the right great metatarsophalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0733436
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