The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a right leg disorder, including thrombosis due to lack of evidence showing VA carelessness or negligence caused additional disability.
The deciding factor: VA treatment did not result in additional disability involving the Veteran's right leg, including thrombosis.
- Claimed conditions
- right leg disorder including thrombosis, bilateral eye damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2016
- Citation
- 1602554
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current eye condition and his service. The matter is returned for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral eye damage is related to his active military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development and consideration, including a supplemental opinion regarding the right leg condition. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the pending claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues for a hearing before the Travel Board. The appeal is not yet decided on its merits.
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