The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right above the knee amputation, finding it related to his service-connected right lower extremity compartment syndrome.
The deciding factor: A VA medical opinion concluded that the Veteran's right leg amputation was likely due to the extensive history of treatment for his service-connected right leg compartment syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Right above the knee amputation, Right lower extremity compartment syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2022
- Citation
- A22026356
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is granted due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and above-the-knee amputation.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is granted due to his service-connected peripheral neuropathy and above-the-knee amputation.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment due to his right above the knee amputation, which is not service connected.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection, rating increases, and TDIU. The claims are REMANDED to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his disabilities.
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