The Board has determined that the Veteran's left thumb laceration and resulting distal sensory neuropathy were caused by VA negligence, warranting compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151. Additionally, the Board found that his service-connected disabilities and other conditions prevent him from obtaining and maintaining employment, granting TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left thumb injury was a result of VA negligence in providing him with inappropriate surgical razors for shaving, leading to severe bleeding and permanent nerve damage.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Thumb Laceration, Distal Sensory Neuropathy of Left Thumb
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1720725
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