The Board has granted a higher rating of 30 percent for post-operative residuals of a fracture of the right femur with avascular necrosis and arthritis, effective from the date of the March 1989 RO decision. A separate 10 percent rating is assigned for a superficial scar on the right hip due to pain. The claim for an increased evaluation for degenerative joint disease, subtrochanteric bursitis of the left hip remains at 10 percent and the claim for a higher evaluation for residuals of a left clavicle fracture remains at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's post-operative residuals of a fracture of the right femur with avascular necrosis and arthritis were found to be productive of malunion of the femur, limited motion due to pain, and a shortened right femur. The VA examination reports provided sufficient evidence for the Board to grant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of a fracture of the right femur with avascular necrosis and arthritis of the right hip, Degenerative joint disease, subtrochanteric bursitis of the left hip, Residuals of a left clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0334044
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