The Veteran's left total hip infection and right below the knee amputation are deemed to be due to VA surgical and medical treatment from May 2006 to August 2006, meeting the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.,There is no evidence that the Veteran's chronic rash was incurred as a result of VA surgical or medical treatment.
The deciding factor: The additional disabilities were caused by VA surgical and medical treatment from May 2006 to August 2006, including hip replacement surgery and subsequent infections.
- Claimed conditions
- left total hip infection, right below the knee amputation
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1645203
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right below the knee amputation, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on this need.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right below the knee amputation and any other right knee disorder, finding that there was no in-service injury or disease related to the Veteran's military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right below the knee amputation was denied as new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. The claims of increased ratings for bilateral pseudophakia, left patella chondromalacia, and bronchial asthma are remanded for further examination and rating considerations. The TDIU issue is also remanded due to its inextricability with the other claims.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right below the knee amputation is associated with his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the right knee, leading to a grant of service connection.
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