The Veteran's right quadriceps tethering as a residual of a right distal femur fracture is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5314.,The Veteran has been granted separate ratings for moderate disability of Muscle Group XIII and moderate disability of Muscle Group XI with right calf atrophy as residuals of his right distal femur fracture.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right quadriceps tethering is rated under Diagnostic Code 5314, which provides a maximum rating of 40 percent for severe muscle disability. The evidence does not support a higher rating.,The separate ratings are based on the findings from VA examinations and medical records indicating moderate disability in Muscle Group XIII and Muscle Group XI with right calf atrophy.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Quadriceps Tethering as a Residual of Right Distal Femur Fracture, Moderate Disability of Muscle Group XIII as a Residual of Right Distal Femur Fracture, Moderate Disability of Muscle Group XI with Right Calf Atrophy as a Residual of Right Distal Femur Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1531498
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