The Veteran's right ear and right cheek numbness following a parotidectomy at the VA Medical Center in February 2008 was not caused by VA negligence or fault, as it was a foreseeable risk of the procedure. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is denied.
The deciding factor: The numbness following the parotidectomy was a foreseeable consequence of the procedure and informed consent documents discussed this possibility.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ear numbness, Right cheek numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136903
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