The Veteran's right eye myogenic ptosis and left eye cataracts are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected condition.,Service connection for the Veteran’s mild superior temporal field distortion with myogenic ptosis of the left eye is also denied, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no evidence linking the right eye myogenic ptosis and left eye cataracts to service or a service-connected condition.,There was no visual impairment severe enough to require prescribed bed rest and treatment by a physician, thus preventing a higher rating for the Veteran's mild superior temporal field distortion with myogenic ptosis of the left eye.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye myogenic ptosis, left eye cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2019
- Citation
- A19003269
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's additional left eye disability, including vision loss, was caused by carelessness or negligence on the part of VA during his surgeries in August, September, and October 2008. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
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