The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's service-connected left femur fracture residuals do not warrant a higher disability rating, as they are currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's disability is limited to slight external rotation limitation of the hip and slight hyperextension of the knee, which does not rise to the moderate level required for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5255. The current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2002
- Citation
- 0218373
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left knee disability is found to be the primary cause of his residuals of left femur fracture and left ankle sprain. The issues regarding rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, limitation of flexion of the left knee, and left ankle sprain with degenerative joint disease are remanded for further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and the provision of secondary service connection notice. The claims for a compensable evaluation for residuals of left femur fracture, bilateral hip condition, and left knee condition are also being remanded.
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