The Board found that the Veteran's deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, and subsequent cerebrovascular accident were likely caused by taking Acitretin/Soriatane prescribed by VA. The decision grants compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence established that the Veteran's psoriasis medication (Acitretin/Soriatane) increased his risk of developing blood clots, which led to his deep vein thrombosis and subsequent cerebrovascular accident.
- Claimed conditions
- Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary emboli, Cerebrovascular accident
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1401519
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