Femur, impairment (DC 5255) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5255 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Hip and Thigh |
| Also Known As | Femur, broken hip, femur fracture, hip fracture, hip replacement, total hip replacement, broken bone, fracture, broken femur, leg fracture |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | With nonunion, with loose motion (spiral or oblique fracture) |
| 60% | Fracture of surgical neck of, with false joint |
| 60% | With nonunion, without loose motion, weight bearing preserved with aid of brace |