The Board denied service connection for above the right knee amputation, secondary to ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease did not cause or aggravate his popliteal aneurysm which caused an intra-arterial thrombosis resulting in a right leg above the knee amputation.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's ischemic heart disease did not cause or aggravate his popliteal aneurysm, and therefore did not result in the right leg above the knee amputation.
- Claimed conditions
- above the right knee amputation, popliteal aneurysm, intra-arterial thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1440797
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2 aggravated his peripheral artery disease, which was the direct cause of his above the right knee amputation. As a result, the claim for secondary service connection is granted.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and assistance. However, the Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on housebound status due to the overlap between the conditions that qualify for both benefits.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including above the right knee amputation and diabetic peripheral neuropathies of both lower extremities, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities without assistance. The Board has granted SMC at the R-1 rate.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for above the right knee amputation and increased ratings for his back disability are denied.
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