The Board found that the veteran's shortening of the left leg was a necessary consequence of proper treatment for his left femur fracture, and denied his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The two-inch shortening of the left leg was deemed to be a result of the fracture itself rather than improper VA treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2003
- Citation
- 0305005
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left femur fracture was granted with an effective date of December 28, 1987. The decision is based on new and material evidence submitted in June 2011.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left hip disability and related conditions was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the left femur fracture or any associated limitations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and failure to comply with prior remand instructions. The Veteran's left femur fracture disability is being reviewed for increased ratings.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of a left femur fracture are manifested by an inability to walk and/or sustain weight on the left hip, requiring constant use of a wheelchair. The Board has granted an 80 percent disability rating for this condition.
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