The Veteran's left above-the-knee amputation was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or error. The Board found that the amputation resulted from an infection of the graft site, which occurred despite appropriate antibiotic treatment.
The deciding factor: The expert opinions did not find evidence of fault on the part of VA in providing care for the Veteran's left leg prior to his amputation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left above-the-knee amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1341857
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left above-the-knee amputation did not meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU during the period from May 19, 1989, through December 31, 1995.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his left above-the-knee amputation was granted, with a rating of 60 percent effective from September 1, 2007.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran is seeking compensation for a left above-the-knee amputation performed in March 1998 due to VA treatment, but the case has been remanded as additional medical records are needed and further clarification on whether an unforeseeable event contributed to the disability.
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