The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for right thigh impairment associated with a right hip osteochondral fracture status post-surgical repair for the periods from November 5, 2008, to October 18, 2011, and January 1, 2012, to October 23, 2012. A rating in excess of 10 percent was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right thigh impairment resulted in limitation of rotation such that he could not toe-out more than 15 degrees in the right leg during certain periods, which warranted a 10 percent rating under DC 5253. However, there was no evidence of additional severe limitation of adduction or abduction to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip osteochondral fracture status post-surgical repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2024
- Citation
- 24032917
What this means for you
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