The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including above the knee amputation of the left lower extremity and osteoarthritis of the right knee, have caused functional loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board finds that this meets the criteria for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have resulted in significant functional impairment, necessitating the use of a wheelchair to facilitate locomotion.
- Claimed conditions
- above the knee amputation of the left lower extremity, sub capital fracture left femur with prosthetic replacement, osteoarthritis of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1226045
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the rating reductions for lateral instability of the right knee and osteoarthritis of the right knee, so these issues are dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and a higher disability rating for chronic scalp folliculitis. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations as needed.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right knee, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, osteoarthritis of the left knee, and osteoarthritis of the right knee as there was no credible evidence to support an in-service incurrence or aggravation of any of these conditions.
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