The veteran is entitled to a 10 percent evaluation for arthritis of the left foot, based on painful motion.
The deciding factor: The veteran has been diagnosed with arthritis in his left foot and experiences pain after prolonged walking or standing. Under Diagnostic Code 5003, a 10 percent evaluation is appropriate for each group of minor joints (here, the left foot) affected by painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, left fifth metatarsal fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0901999
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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