The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine injury sustained during a VA medical appointment in August 2008 is considered an additional disability due to carelessness, negligence or lack of proper skill on the part of VA. The claim for compensation under U.S.C. §1151 is granted.
The deciding factor: The accident resulting in the cervical and thoracolumbar spine injury was a result of VA-provided medical treatment (the Veteran's heart condition) and occurred during transportation provided by VA, which resulted in additional disability due to carelessness or negligence on VA's part.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical and thoracolumbar spine injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1010882
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