The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left femur warrant an increased disability rating to 20 percent effective May 5, 2004. The veteran's service-connected residuals of left suprascapular nerve palsy are currently rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed no more than moderate incomplete paralysis for the veteran's service-connected left suprascapular nerve palsy, warranting a 30 percent rating. The veteran's residuals of a fracture of the left femur have been manifested by malunion with moderate knee or hip disability since May 5, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the left femur, left suprascapular nerve palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0431583
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder, left hip disorder and lumbar spine disorder as secondary to the service-connected left femur disability. The veteran's residuals of a fracture of the left femur were not found to be manifested by malunion with slight knee or hip disability.
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