The Veteran developed adrenal insufficiency as a result of steroid treatment provided by VA for his non-service connected lymphoma. The Board found that the adrenal insufficiency was not a foreseeable consequence of the steroid treatment and granted compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adrenal insufficiency resulted from steroid treatment provided by VA for his non-service connected lymphoma, but it was not a foreseeable complication.
- Claimed conditions
- adrenal insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2014
- Citation
- 1418825
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