The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the residuals of a fracture of the right second metatarsal did not meet criteria for a higher rating, and there was no evidence supporting service connection for the right knee or low back disabilities.
The deciding factor: The disability picture did not show sufficient functional impairment to warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran's right foot condition was characterized by tenderness but normal motion of the toes, and her gait was described as normal. For the right knee and low back conditions, there was no evidence linking these disabilities directly to service-connected fracture of the second metatarsal.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the right second metatarsal, right knee disability, low back disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1035465
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