The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right femur fracture and hip disability was denied as there is no evidence of marked knee or hip disability, or flexion limited to 20 degrees or less.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show the required limitation in range of motion or disability level for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Femur Fracture, Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2014
- Citation
- 1418153
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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).
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