The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an esophageal perforation and its residuals, as well as gastrointestinal discomfort, shortness of breath, painful scar, and an acquired psychiatric disorder with insomnia, has been denied because the evidence does not show that additional disability was incurred due to VA's carelessness or negligence.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of fault on the part of VA in providing medical treatment for the esophageal perforation during the April 5, 2010 endoscopy procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- esophageal perforation, residuals of esophageal perforation, gastrointestinal discomfort, shortness of breath, painful scar, acquired psychiatric disorder with insomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23040741
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