The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for plexopathy of the left leg, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or lack of care on VA's part and that the Veteran understood the risks involved in the surgery.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the treatment provided by VA was appropriate and within the standard of care expected from a reasonable health care provider. The Veteran had informed consent for the procedure, which included potential nerve damage as a risk.
- Claimed conditions
- plexopathy of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192845
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What this means for you
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