The veteran's right leg condition was due to the natural progression of his fracture and osteomyelitis, not related to VA medical treatment. As a result, he did not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The residuals of the right leg fracture were due to the natural course of the condition rather than any VA medical care provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Leg Fracture, Osteomyelitis, Amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2002
- Citation
- 0207127
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