The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left femur condition, which has been rated at 10 percent since September 8, 2014, is denied. The evidence does not show that the condition warrants a higher rating as it does not demonstrate limitation of abduction such that motion is lost beyond 10 degrees.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding of limitation of abduction of the thigh such that motion is lost beyond 10 degrees, which would be required for a higher rating under DC 5253.
- Claimed conditions
- left femur condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2026
- Citation
- A26015506
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left femur condition, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of outstanding medical records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left femur condition and bilateral foot disability due to the need for additional development, including verification of dates of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA, and obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship between the disabilities and service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left femur condition, left hip condition secondary to a left femur condition, right hip condition secondary to a left femur condition, and hemorrhoids.
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