The Veteran seeks compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for glaucoma of the left eye, claimed as a left eye disability. The case is REMANDED to obtain updated VA treatment records and an addendum medical opinion addressing the Veteran's assertions regarding his hydroxyurea and antibiotic use.
The deciding factor: The decision was not explicitly about service connection but rather about whether VA exercised the degree of care in conducting the January 2012 surgery, which could impact compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- glaucoma, left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1808460
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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