The Veteran's death was caused by anaphylaxis reaction due to IV contrast material used in connection with an aortogram and angiogram procedure performed by VA. The Board finds that this event was not reasonably foreseeable, meeting the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The death was caused by an unforeseen and unpredictable complication of the procedure, with no history of previous contrast reaction in the Veteran's medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Anaphylaxis reaction, Edema of the larynx, Hypoxia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1139074
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