The VA examiner found no evidence of a left forearm disorder related to the veteran's 1991 and 1992 surgeries, and concluded that any metallic foreign body present was not caused by these surgeries. As such, the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of carelessness or negligence on the part of VA in providing the surgery and treatment that led to the veteran's current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left forearm disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0832662
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