The Board has determined that another remand is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral cataracts and compensation for loss of vision in the left eye as a complication of an October 2014 surgery. The reasons include inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the conditions and potential negligence by VA.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the previous medical opinions were insufficient to address the Veteran's claims, particularly regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and any negligence on the part of VA in treating an infection following cataract surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral cataracts, loss of vision in the left eye
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23019110
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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