The Board found that the veteran's loss of vision and additional retinal tear were not caused by VA treatment, resulting in a denial of his claim.
The deciding factor: VA medical records did not show any evidence of worsening due to treatment administered at VA facilities.
- Claimed conditions
- detached retina of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0122726
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0122726.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, and his claim for service connection for detached retina of the right eye was denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for an etiological opinion regarding his detached retina and hearing loss, as well as issues related to his diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a detached retina of the right eye is being remanded to obtain additional evidence.
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