The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the evidence did not show that his additional disability resulted from VA carelessness, negligence, or similar fault.
The deciding factor: VA treatment and examination with a goniolens caused a corneal abrasion but no permanent injury due to low risk of complications.
- Claimed conditions
- Complications of left eye examination, Corneal abrasion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24005992
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The veteran's right eye disability, which includes a corneal abrasion and retinal hole, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his condition.
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