The VA denied increased evaluations for the veteran's post-operative right femoral and tibial fracture residuals, as well as his claim of entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of right femur fracture with osteomyelitis, Right tibia fracture residuals including osteomyelitis, Instability of the right knee, Arthritis of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0500766
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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