The Veteran's left eye partial loss of sight was granted as a result of VA carotid artery surgery, which was not reasonably foreseeable. The jaw injury and related conditions are remanded for further review.
The deciding factor: The left eye condition met the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because it was an unforeseeable event during VA treatment, while the jaw-related issues require additional evidence to determine if they were reasonably foreseeable or due to fault on the part of VA.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye partial loss of sight, jaw injury (also claimed as fracture), pain, nerve damage, numbness in chin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22001220
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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