Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 5019
Bursitis Secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Bursitis when it develops after Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck.
Why Bursitis Is Linked to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
Altered walking mechanics strain soft tissue
Primary condition · VASRD 5034
Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
A severe break in the upper leg bone causing long-term mobility issues.
Secondary condition · VASRD 5019
Bursitis
Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion bones and joints, causing pain or limited motion.
Bursitis VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Bursitis the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck — severity of Bursitis itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
40% Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck + 10% Bursitis = 46%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 40% and 10% combine to 46%, not 50%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Bursitis Secondary Claim
- •Orthopedic exam reports documenting the diagnosis and its severity.
- •Range-of-motion testing showing how much the affected joint's movement is limited.
Common questions about Bursitis secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
- Can Bursitis be service-connected as secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Altered walking mechanics strain soft tissue You'll need a current Bursitis diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Fracture of…
- What VA rating can I get for Bursitis as a secondary condition?
- Bursitis is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 5019 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 20%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Bursitis itself, not on the severity of Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck.
- How does a secondary Bursitis claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 40% rating for Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck combined with a 10% rating for Bursitis (example figures) produces a combined rating of 46%, not 50%. Approving Bursitis as secondary still typically raises your…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Bursitis as secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Bursitis diagnosis includes: Orthopedic exam reports documenting the diagnosis and its severity.; Range-of-motion testing showing how much the affected joint's movement is limited.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining how Fracture of Femu…
Primary condition
Full Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck guide
Secondary condition
Full Bursitis guide
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