The Board has determined that the veteran's left femur disability was manifested by no signs of decreased strength, slight decreased range of motion of the left hip, subjective complaints of pain of the left hip, status post displaced fracture of the left femoral neck requiring open reduction internal fixation, and status post removal of screws from the left femoral neck, with good post-operative results. From July 12, 2002, the veteran's disability was manifested by subjective complaints of pain and weakness, with objective verification of the same, left leg shortening by 2 centimeters, altered gait, and functional impairment and deficit secondary to pain, with decreased range of motion of the left hip and left knee; productive of moderate impairment. The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for residuals of a left femur fracture with traumatic arthritis from July 12, 2002.

The deciding factor: The veteran's disability was manifested by no signs of decreased strength or significant range of motion issues prior to July 12, 2002. From that date forward, the disability was characterized by objective findings such as left leg shortening and altered gait, which resulted in moderate impairment.

Claimed conditions

Left femur fracture with traumatic arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

December 9, 2002

Citation

0217697

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