The Veteran's left foot disability, manifested by a fracture of the metatarsals, has been rated as 10 percent disabling since January 1, 2008. The Board finds that his symptoms more nearly approximate severe symptomatology for the entire rating period under appeal and grants an increased rating to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The December 2008 VA examination report indicated that the Veteran experienced pain on weight bearing and stiffness at night, necessitating a custom foot and ankle brace. The Board found his symptoms more nearly approximated severe symptomatology for Diagnostic Code 5284 (residuals of fracture of metatarsals), warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left metatarsal fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1204256
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