The Board found that the Veteran's fractured right femur occurred prior to service and did not permanently worsen during service. The claim for residuals of a right femur fracture was denied as there is no evidence of aggravation.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence showing the preexisting condition (fractured right femur) did not undergo permanent worsening during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1416270
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the residuals of a right femur fracture and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for shortening of the lower extremity as a result of the right femur fracture, while remanding an issue regarding separate, compensable ratings for a left hip disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for the RO to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule a new examination for the Veteran's right femur fracture residuals.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease, bilateral upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, and residuals of a right femur fracture. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is also service-connected. However, initial disability ratings are denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee, femur fracture, and ankle fractures are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.
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