The Veteran's residuals of a right great toe fracture have been characterized by pain with activity and reduced range of motion, warranting an initial evaluation of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate limitation of motion in the right first metatarsophalangeal joint due to residual fractures and degenerative changes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right great toe fracture, Post-traumatic degenerative joint disease (first metatarsophalangeal joint)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1104468
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right great toe fracture is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating as his condition does not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and completion of the Veteran's TDIU application.
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