The Veteran's left eye cataract surgery complications are being remanded for further development due to potential negligence on the part of VA. The claim is not about service connection, but rather compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence of negligence in the Veteran's care on the part of the VA, leading to denial of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for complications due to left eye cataract surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye cataract surgery complications, posterior capsule rupture, dropped nucleus, scleritis, cystoid macular edema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007903
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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