The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a fungus infection of the feet, shell fragment wound of the right thigh, laceration of the left palm, and fractures of both ankles are well grounded. The VA examiners have provided credible evidence linking these conditions to his combat service in Vietnam. As such, the presumption under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1154(b) applies, and the claims for service connection are granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's claims were well grounded due to credible evidence of service incurrence from VA examiners who considered his combat service in Vietnam. The presumption under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1154(b) applies, leading to a grant of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- fungus infection of the feet, shell fragment wound of the right thigh, laceration of the left palm, fractures of both ankles
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0018897
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