The Board found that the veteran's loss of vision in his right eye was not caused by VA treatment, but rather due to a retinal tear and detachment unrelated to any blood thinner use. The decision grants compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's loss of vision in his right eye was not caused by VA treatment, including excessive doses of Coumadin for a heart condition, but rather due to an unrelated retinal tear and detachment.
- Claimed conditions
- Branch retinal vein occlusion, Retinal tear, Macular detachment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0215243
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there were pre-decisional errors in obtaining relevant medical records and an adequate VA examination, which are necessary to decide the claim of compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of vision in the right eye.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional examinations and development are needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a separate, compensable disability rating for right eye visual impairment associated with type II diabetes mellitus; service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus; and service connection for hypertension as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including nuclear sclerotic cataracts and branch retinal vein occlusion with diabetic retinopathy (resolved), warrants a 40 percent rating effective September 26, 2016.
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