The veteran's initial evaluations for his right femur fracture and left metatarsal fractures have been granted, but he is seeking an increased evaluation. The current 20 percent rating for the right femur fracture remains unchanged.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in January 1995 showed limitation of extension to 15 degrees with mild osteoarthritis, but no subluxation, lateral instability, nonunion with loose motion, or malunion. The veteran's disability picture does not more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Femur Fracture, Left Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Metatarsal Fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0606672
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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