Denied
The veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment was denied because he has not permanently lost the use of one or both feet due to service-connected disability, ankylosis of one or both knees or one or both hips is not shown, and his left AKA is not service-related.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that the veteran's loss of use of a foot or any other qualifying condition is due to service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0809816
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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