The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The initial compensable rating for right leg shortening was not met, as the leg length discrepancy did not reach the required threshold.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed a leg length discrepancy of 2 centimeters, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5275.
- Claimed conditions
- Right leg shortening
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1438469
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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