As a result of

As a result of

There must be a causal connection between the client's current medical condition and the earlier medical treatment for a compensable injury.  The causal link need not be exclusive; it is sufficient if the medical treatment was one of several causes triggering the new condition, providing the medical treatment was not a trivial or immaterial causal factor.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/defcare-commentary-january-2003/initial-liability/fact-436-condition-result-medical-treatment/result