The Board has determined that the reduction in the veteran's 100% disability rating for osteomyelitis of the left tibia was proper, and he is now rated at 20%. The evidence shows sustained improvement in his condition.
The deciding factor: The examinations conducted showed sustained improvement in the veteran's osteomyelitis, with no active infection or constitutional symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- osteomyelitis of the left tibia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2002
- Citation
- 0213787
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to the Veteran's death from pneumonia. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board finds that a separate rating for the service-connected osteomyelitis of the left tibia is denied as it would violate the 'amputation rule' under VA regulations.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for numbness of the left foot and a compensable rating for osteomyelitis of the left tibia, finding no evidence of active or recurrent osteomyelitis.
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