The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for left femur stress fracture was denied. The VA determined that the disability did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no limitation of motion in the left lower extremity and no malunion of the left lower extremity, which are required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 5251-5253 and 5255.
- Claimed conditions
- Left femur stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2019
- Citation
- 19170986
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- Partly granted
The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with TBI, granted separate ratings of 30 percent for BPPV and migraine headaches, and denied increased ratings for other conditions. Service connection was also denied for various disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's left femur stress fracture resulted in a 10 percent rating for flexion beginning April 9, 2020. A separate 10 percent rating was granted for limitation of adduction and rotation beginning June 29, 2022. TDIU based on combined disability rating was granted effective April 9, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several claims for increased ratings due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and conducting VA examinations.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for right and left femur stress fractures were denied as there was no evidence of malunion, which is required for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
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