The Board found that the prior award of benefits for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and diabetes mellitus was based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), and thus terminated entitlement to these benefits.
The deciding factor: VA medical personnel did not have knowledge of a steroid allergy in the Veteran's case, which would constitute CUE if it had been present. The prior award was based on VA carelessness or negligence in administering steroids without knowing about her allergy.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1212242
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What this means for you
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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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