The Veteran's service-connected femoral stress fractures of the bilateral lower extremities are currently rated at 10 percent, and his limitations in thigh extension, flexion, and abduction do not warrant higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show any additional functional loss or impairment beyond what is already accounted for by the current 10% rating assigned for the femoral stress fractures.
- Claimed conditions
- Femoral stress fractures, Left thigh limitation of extension, Right thigh limitation of flexion, Right thigh limitation of abduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22063943
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for right thigh limitation of flexion, and denied entitlement to a compensable rating for limitation of right thigh extension and a rating in excess of 10 percent for stress fracture of the right inferior pubic ramus.
- Granted
The Veteran's right thigh disability is rated at 20 percent for limitation of flexion and extension from May 4, 2009. The rating remains unchanged.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left thigh disabilities have been denied. The current evaluations do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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