The veteran's residuals of a left femur fracture and degenerative joint disease of the left hip are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Codes 5251 and 5255. The VA has determined that these conditions do not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals from a femur fracture have been evaluated based on limitation of motion (flexion to at least 80 degrees) and leg length discrepancy, which are consistent with the current 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5251 and 5255. The degenerative joint disease is also rated as 30 percent disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur fracture, Degenerative joint disease of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2005
- Citation
- 0532866
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right and left hips, as well as degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's surviving spouse.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left hip, left shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.
- 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.
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