The Board found that the veteran's preexisting osteomyelitis of the right tibia was aggravated by service, but not incurred in or caused by service. The claim is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence clearly and unmistakably shows that the veteran's pre-existing osteomyelitis of the right tibia was aggravated during his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- osteomyelitis of the right tibia
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0721774
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his osteomyelitis of the right tibia is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive medical examination and further clarification of all residuals resulting from his service-connected condition.
- Denied
The Board denied compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for osteomyelitis of the right tibia and left shoulder, finding no evidence linking the veteran's conditions to VA care.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's osteomyelitis of the right tibia and left shoulder was not caused by VA hospitalization and treatment, and thus denied his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disability and migraines/chronic headaches are remanded for additional development due to insufficient opinions on the etiology of her conditions.
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