The Board has determined that the veteran's left femur impairment does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his disability is characterized by malunion with marked hip disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the veteran had flexion to 90 degrees and no ankylosis or other severe limitations, which do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left femur, status post fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0635779
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What this means for you
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