The VA treatment for the Veteran's hyperparathyroidism did not result in additional disability, and there is no evidence of negligence or unforeseeable events. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The VA treatment was not negligent, and the additional disability found by the Veteran did not result from an event not reasonably foreseeable.
- Claimed conditions
- Hyperparathyroidism, Exertional shortness of breath, Lump in throat, Hypercalcemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2011
- Citation
- 1124511
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