The Veteran's injuries were not caused by VA negligence or carelessness, and the fall was due to orthostatic hypotension from his prescribed medications. Therefore, he is denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The VA physician determined that the Veteran's fall was likely due to orthostatic hypotension caused by a combination of his VA-prescribed medications (Temazepam and Lisinopril). The physician found no evidence of carelessness or negligence on the part of VA in prescribing these medications, as it is known for some of the prescribed drugs to cause adverse effects such as orthostasis.
- Claimed conditions
- broken infraorbital ridge, dislodged teeth, bilateral broken maxillae, facial fracture, broken nasal bone, respiratory disorder other than obstructive sleep apnea, loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22017959
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