The veteran's service connection claims for residuals of fractures to his right tibia, foot, low back, and pubic root are all granted as they were incurred in the line of duty during active military service.
The deciding factor: The injuries sustained by the veteran due to a motor vehicle accident during active duty service were determined to be incurred in the line of duty despite alcohol involvement, as there was no evidence that these injuries were caused by willful misconduct or abuse of alcohol or drugs.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right tibia fracture, residuals of a right foot fracture, residuals of a low back fracture, residuals of a pubic root fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0721923
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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