The Veteran's left upper femur stress fracture is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating may be warranted based on additional functional loss due to pain and other symptoms. The claim for TDIU remains pending as it was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left upper femur stress fracture is characterized by noncompensable limitation of motion with pain, which results in a current 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5251. Additional functional loss due to pain and other symptoms requires remand for further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper femur stress fracture, persistent depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19189488
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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