The veteran's death was caused by an acute myocardial infarction, but the VA medical treatment for a left femoral neck fracture played a contributory role in hastening his death. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.
The deciding factor: The VA medical treatment for the left femoral neck fracture contributed to the veteran's morbidity and accelerated his death several months after the fall.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute myocardial infarction, Hypertensive and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Cerebrovascular event, Diabetes mellitus, Remote left hip fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0033200
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What this means for you
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