Why hair loss happens
Rapid weight loss, nutritional deficits from reduced food intake, and the physiologic stress of GI side effects can trigger telogen effluvium — a temporary but severe shedding pattern. In some patients the hair does not fully grow back.
When hair loss may support a claim
Hair loss is most often a contributing factor where the patient also suffered a qualifying injury such as gastroparesis, severe vomiting, or hospitalization for dehydration. A free review will tell you whether your full picture qualifies.