The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metatarsal were granted an initial 10 percent disability rating. Service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities was denied as they were not caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's right fifth toe fracture did not chronically compromise weight bearing but required orthotics to manage pain. The disability impacted his ability to work due to difficulty walking and increased loading of the feet, such as with jogging and running.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metatarsal, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right hip disability, left hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22029768
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