The veteran's service-connected left knee sprain and right femur fracture are rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, with a combined rating of 60 percent. The claim for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment is pending.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current left knee disability includes arthritis resulting in limited extension to 30 degrees with pain and instability on use and during flare-ups, which meets the criteria for a 40% rating under Diagnostic Code 5261. The right femur fracture has been rated at 30 percent since November 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee sprain, fracture of the right femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2003
- Citation
- 0320861
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