The VA denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for loss of kidney function and status post stenting of the left kidney, claiming it was not due to carelessness, negligence, or error in judgment on the part of VA.
The deciding factor: VA determined that the veteran's kidney condition was likely caused by his uncontrolled hypertension and generalized vascular disease, rather than any treatment provided by VA.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of kidney function, status post stenting of the left kidney
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 29, 2005
- Citation
- 0520551
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- Denied
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