The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disorder, claimed as chronic cough, is denied because there is no evidence of a current disability during the appeal period.,The Veteran's claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability due to an EGD performed in December 2012 is also denied because the Board finds that the event was not reasonably foreseeable and there is no evidence of negligence or fault on VA's part.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has not provided competent medical evidence showing a current respiratory disorder, claimed as chronic cough, during the appeal period.,There is no evidence to suggest that the EGD performed in December 2012 was conducted negligently or with improper skill by VA. The informed consent form clearly outlined the risks associated with the procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic cough, respiratory disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2018
- Citation
- 1819551
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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