The Veteran's above-the-knee amputation of the left leg was caused by carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on the part of VA healthcare providers during treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's above-the-knee amputation was caused by carelessness, negligence, or similar fault on the part of VA healthcare providers during treatment for a diabetic foot ulcer.
- Claimed conditions
- Above the Knee Amputation of the Left Leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2013
- Citation
- 1305978
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