The veteran's deep vein thrombosis and recurrent disc herniation were found to be the result of VA medical treatment in May 1987, but not due to carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of the VA. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The expert opinion concluded that DVT and recurrent disc herniation were foreseeable consequences of the veteran's back surgery in May 1987, but not due to carelessness or negligence on the part of VA.
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis, recurrent disc herniation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0632290
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