The Board has restored a 20 percent rating for the residuals of a fracture of the left femur, finding that the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for this rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed slight to moderate impairment in both the left knee and hip joints, which is consistent with the assigned 10% ratings. The restoration of the 20% rating was based on the overall disability picture involving both the knee and hip joints.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a fracture of the left femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1044079
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that the current evaluations were appropriate.
- Granted
The veteran's service-connected disabilities are so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development and readjudication.
- Denied
The veteran's injuries related to his March 12, 1968, motor vehicle accident were not incurred in the line of duty and service connection for residuals of a fracture of the left femur, right ankle, and an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.
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