The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a colon perforation resulting from VA gastrointestinal treatment in late 2000 was granted.
The deciding factor: The examination and review of the claims file determined that the Veteran's chronic fecal incontinence is not attributable to carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or a similar instance of fault on the part of VA treatment providers.
- Claimed conditions
- colon perforation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2009
- Citation
- 0946089
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for rectal damage, colon perforation, and colectomy due to a finding that the Veteran's additional disability was not proximately caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on part of VA.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for colon perforation has been granted, and the issue of service connection for diabetes, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disability, and hearing loss is remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records related to a colonoscopy request and cancellation. The appellant's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for rectal damage, including colon perforation and colectomy, is now pending again.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA medical records and ensuring all evidence is considered.
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