The Veteran's additional loss of kidney function is determined to be the result of carelessness, negligence, or error in judgment on the part of VA medical personnel who prescribed Fleet's Phospho-soda for bowel cleansing prior to his sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopies. As a result, he is granted compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Veteran fell within risk groups specified by the FDA for oral sodium phosphate products (Fleet's Phospho-soda) use, which contributed to his accelerated kidney failure.
- Claimed conditions
- Additional loss of kidney function, End stage renal disease, Renal failure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2014
- Citation
- 1439549
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