The Veteran's left femur disability is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation, and thus denies an increased rating for his service-connected left femur disability. Additionally, the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The objective evidence of record indicates the Veteran's fractured femur is accompanied by no more than a 'slight' left hip or knee disability, which does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5255. The Veteran's subjective complaints are outweighed by the lack of additional functional loss due to pain or repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- epiphysiodesis, distal left femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1433586
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating greater than 10 percent and 20 percent for epiphysiodesis, distal left femur. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricable link with another appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and review of his treatment records. The issues include seeking an increased rating for left leg disorder and determining if the Veteran is unemployable due to service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
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- Denied
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