The Veteran's service-connected left femoral fracture and associated hip disability are granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s condition has resulted in functional loss with use, particularly during prolonged activities such as standing or sitting, which limits her ability to move her hip fully. The VA examiner's findings support this conclusion and justify the restoration of the 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left femoral fracture, hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19180769
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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