The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of a colon perforation incurred during a VA colonoscopy in October 1999 has been reopened and granted, as the evidence shows that his current disability is proximately due to an error on the part of VA.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's perforated colon was caused by an unforeseeable event (the perforation itself) rather than any willful misconduct or failure to follow medical instructions.
- Claimed conditions
- Perforated colon, Chronic diarrhea, Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1202190
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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