The Veteran developed chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as an additional disability due to VA-prescribed leflunomide. The Board found that the proximate cause of CIDP was not reasonably foreseeable and granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's CIDP developed after starting leflunomide for psoriatic arthritis, which is considered a rare side effect by VA treatment records and medical literature.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23015003
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for CIDP, a condition he developed as a result of taking VA-prescribed Leflunomide. The Board has determined that further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine if the additional disability was caused by VA's carelessness or negligence.
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