The veteran's service-connected status-post stress fracture of the left third metatarsal head was not compensable prior to May 3, 2007, and a 20 percent rating is assigned thereafter. The veteran's right foot scarring and left foot scarring are rated noncompensable, but he has been granted a 10 percent rating for the left foot scarring effective October 28, 2003, and a 30 percent rating for chronic dermatitis.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected status-post stress fracture of the left third metatarsal head was not compensable prior to May 3, 2007, as there was no evidence of moderate malunion or non-union of the tarsal or metatarsal bones. A 10 percent rating is assigned for scarring of the left foot effective October 28, 2003, and a 30 percent rating is assigned for chronic dermatitis.
- Claimed conditions
- status-post stress fracture of the left third metatarsal head, scarring of the right foot, scarring of the left foot, chronic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0816050
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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