The Board found no evidence that the veteran's leg ulcer or arm weakness were caused by VA medical care, and thus denied both claims under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The veteran's own testimony was not sufficient to establish causation of his conditions as a result of VA treatment, and there was no medical evidence linking the conditions to VA care.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic venous stasis ulcer of the left leg, left shoulder, arm, and hand weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0002270
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What this means for you
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