The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The scar and shortening of the left lower extremity are rated at 10% each, while the status post-operative fracture is rated at 30%. These ratings are not higher than what was assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating as the scars, shortening, and hip fractures do not meet the criteria for more severe disability under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Scar, status post-operative fracture, left hip, Shortening of left lower extremity, Status post-operative fracture, left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19189825
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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