The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the residuals of a right femur fracture and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for shortening of the lower extremity as a result of the right femur fracture, while remanding an issue regarding separate, compensable ratings for a left hip disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right femur healed fracture is manifested by malunion of the femur with marked hip disability, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5255. The evidence does not support a higher or additional rating for shortening of the lower extremity or separate ratings for a left hip disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right femur fracture, Shortening of the lower extremity as a result of the right femur fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045694
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Decisions by this judge: 1,934 · Granted: 41% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for the RO to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule a new examination for the Veteran's right femur fracture residuals.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's fractured right femur occurred prior to service and did not permanently worsen during service. The claim for residuals of a right femur fracture was denied as there is no evidence of aggravation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right knee, femur fracture, and ankle fractures are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.
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