The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's stress fracture, mid-distal femur, right leg with limited flexion and restored the 30 percent rating for the Veteran's stress fracture, mid-distal femur, right leg with limitation of abduction and rotation. The other claims were denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, thus supporting the restoration of higher ratings for certain disabilities.

Claimed conditions

stress fracture, mid-distal femur, right leg with limited flexion, stress fracture, mid-distal femur, right leg with limitation of abduction and rotation, stress fracture, mid-distal femur, right leg with limited extension, lumbosacral strain, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral ankle condition, bilateral arthritis of the femur, bilateral foot condition, bilateral radiculopathy, bilateral shoulder condition, anemia, narcolepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, left hip strain, hearing loss, lateral epicondylitis, right elbow

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095731

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