The Board found that the veteran's cystectomy was not caused by VA medical fault or unforeseen event, and thus denied his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate additional disability due to VA treatment, as the cystectomy was deemed appropriate given the veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Persistent Hematuria
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0618642
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What this means for you
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