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
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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