The Veteran's claim for a right ankle condition is remanded due to the possibility of aggravation by service-connected left lower extremity conditions.,The Veteran's claim for a left index finger deformity is granted as his condition is at least as likely as not related to an in-service accident.,The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is remanded as VA opinion is necessary to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's claim for a right eye condition (right eyelid cyst) is remanded due to the lack of clear evidence.
The deciding factor: New evidence suggests that the Veteran’s right ankle condition may be related to service, but aggravation by other conditions is also possible.,The Veteran's left index finger deformity is found to have a likely in-service origin based on his testimony and medical records.,Sleep apnea requires further evaluation as its etiology is unclear from available evidence.,Right eye condition (right eyelid cyst) needs clarification due to the lack of clear evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Index Finger Deformity, Right Ankle Condition, Right Eye Condition, Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19136960
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