The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a foot injury as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- foot injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0116247
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- Granted
The Veteran's left foot disability, diagnosed as a foot injury and malunion/nonunion of the tarsal/metatarsal bones, is related to an in-service injury during her period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The Board granted service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's application for enrollment in VA healthcare system was denied due to his not meeting the eligibility requirements based on his service-connected disabilities and income level.
- Remanded (sent back)
The case is being remanded for further development based on the recent availability of service medical records.
- Denied
The Board finds that the veteran's unauthorized medical services provided at Massena Memorial Hospital in May 2004 do not meet the criteria for payment or reimbursement under applicable VA laws and regulations.
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