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Medical Timeline and Causation Summary Michael A. Stuart – Spine Treatment and Subsequent Disability Overview This case arises from a sequence of medical events beginning in 2021, when Plaintiff was referred by the Dallas VA to UTSW neurosurgery for management of a lumbar spine condition. The VA referred Plaintiff to UTSW under its Community Care … Read more
After years of fighting through pain, failed surgeries, and a system that repeatedly overlooked the truth of my condition, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals has officially granted my 38 U.S.C. § 1151 claim. This ruling acknowledges what I have lived every day since 2021: that the harm to my spine was not “natural progression,” but … Read more
Dr Patel, UT Southwestern failure to diagnose and treat spine issues after radiology found loose pedicle screws The UTSW consultation highlights a series of systemic failures in the care of a patient with a history of lumbar surgeries. There were communication breakdowns between the VA and outside providers, a conflict of interest in referring the … Read more