The Veteran's pulmonary embolism and its residuals were not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar fault. The Board found no additional disability due to VA fault.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the pulmonary embolism was reasonably foreseeable given the surgery and post-surgical immobility, and that VA had taken steps to prevent it (e.g., DVT prophylaxis and instructions to remain mobile).
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary embolism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2026
- Citation
- A26028711
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