The Veteran's left foot, rib, and neck injuries are not shown to be caused by VA care, treatment, or examination. Therefore, his claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claimed disabilities were the result of a motor vehicle accident he was involved in while on a pass from the VA facility, not due to any VA care, treatment, or examination.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot injury, rib injury, neck injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1030034
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What this means for you
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