The Veteran's comminuted fracture of the right femur is currently rated at 30 percent disabling from March 1, 2002. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a compensable rating prior to March 1, 2002 and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right femur fracture did not result in any impairment meeting the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 5252-5255. The most recent VA examination showed no ankylosis, and his flexion and extension were within normal limits with no significant pain on motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Comminuted fracture of the right femur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1530144
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