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(c) The effective date of an award of disability compensation by reason of section 1151 of this title shall be the date such injury or aggravation was suffered if an application therefor is received within one year from such date.
A Veteran or their family member may qualify to make an 1151 claim if they can prove a proximate cause. A proximate cause indicates that the VA deliberately or negligently caused a disability or worsened an existing disability because of its medical care.
(c) The effective date of an award of disability compensation by reason of section 1151 of this title shall be the date such injury or aggravation was suffered if an application therefor is received within one year from such date.
How to Make Your 1151 Claim. If you believe you qualify for additional compensation, you must start by filing a claim the same way you file for your initial VA disability pay, by submitting VA Form 21-526, while specifying that your new claim is to seek benefits under Section 1151.
Examples of evidence that could help support your 1151 claim include: A nexus letter from a medical professional stating that your new or worsened condition was at least as likely as not a result of VA medical malpractice.

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Federal Torts Claims Act vs. Section 1151 You can file a lawsuit under the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA) when any employee of the VA acts negligently and causes you an injury. In contrast, Section 1151 is limited to claims of injury resulting from a VA hospital, outpatient clinic, medical examination or surgery.
Benefits Available Through a 1151 Claim As of December 1st, 2023 the VA disability rate benefit amounts are as follows: 0 percent disability rating: $0.00 per month. 10 percent disability rating: $171.23 per month. 20 percent disability rating: $338.49 per month.
1151 Claims Explained It refers to 38 USC 1151, which states that Veterans are entitled to disability, medical benefits, or compensation if they are ever harmed under VA care. Department of Veterans Affairs care includes the following practices or procedures: A medical or surgical treatment received from the VA.

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