The Veteran's right femur fracture, knee, and hip disabilities have been rated based on their combined effect. The rating of 10 percent has been maintained for the postoperative residuals of a right femur fracture with shortening of the right extremity since February 2, 2004. Separate ratings of 10 percent each have been assigned for the right knee and hip disabilities effective February 2, 2004.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's postoperative residuals of a right femur fracture with shortening of the right extremity are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The separate ratings for the right knee and hip disabilities have been assigned based on their combined effect since February 2, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a right femur fracture, Right knee disability, Right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1028038
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