The Board has determined that the Veteran's left fifth metatarsal fracture does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's schedular guidelines.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows pain in the left fifth toe but no significant impairment of function, tarsal malunion, non-union, or other symptoms warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2009
- Citation
- 0930832
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