The Veteran's right femur fracture residuals do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his disability does not result in impairment of the femur with malunion or nonunion, nor does it cause limitation of motion that would warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hip flexion and extension were within normal limits without evidence of pain or loss of motion on repetitive testing. His hip strength was also intact at 5/5 for all movements tested.
- Claimed conditions
- Right femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1642656
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right femur fracture condition is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The Board finds no evidence of symptoms not contemplated by this current rating and thus denies a higher initial disability evaluation.
- Granted
The Veteran's right femur fracture with right leg shortening and limitation of motion have been granted separate ratings, but no higher than 10 percent each. The rating for limitation of flexion is effective from October 6, 2022, while the rating for limitation of adduction remains effective from October 6, 2022.
- Denied
The reduction of the disability rating for service-connected right femur status post fracture with limited range of motion of the right hip was proper and denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right femur fracture and leg length discrepancy are currently rated at 20 percent. The Board is remanding the case to clarify whether there has been nonunion of the right femur during the appeal period, which could affect the rating.
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