The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of an injury to the right femur, finding it severe in nature. The ratings for left and right hip disabilities were denied as they did not meet the criteria for increased disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a severe muscle injury to Muscle Group XIII for the right femur, warranting a 40 percent rating. For the hips, there was no limitation of flexion or abduction beyond normal limits.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Femur, Left Hip, Right Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19131401
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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