The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as there is no evidence that the allergic reaction to penicillin caused any additional disability or death.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing an allergic reaction to penicillin caused any additional disability, including residuals of a total left pneumonectomy and swelling, pain, mental problems, and nail problems.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a total left pneumonectomy, swelling, pain, mental problems, nail problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2009
- Citation
- 0921773
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