The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of sinus surgery, including numbness around the left eye and problems with concentration, sleeping, itching, and redness. The appeal is remanded to determine if informed consent was provided or if a reasonable person would have proceeded with the procedure despite potential complications.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that an additional medical opinion on informed consent is needed to determine whether the Veteran's numbness around the left eye and other symptoms are reasonably expected complications of the March 2009 sinus surgery, and whether he would have proceeded with the procedure if fully informed of potential risks.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness around the left eye, problems with concentration, sleeping, itching, redness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1543879
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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