The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left and right ankle sores and blisters, finding that there was no additional disability due to VA treatment.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran did not have any additional disability or residuals of the ankle rash and blisters that were caused by the VA treatment at issue.
- Claimed conditions
- left and right ankle sores and blisters
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000499
What this means for you
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