The Board denied compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of left frontal sinus trephination surgery, including problems with concentration and sleep as well as constant redness, itchiness, and numbness of the skin above the left eye.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to lack of fault on VA's part or an unforeseeable event.
- Claimed conditions
- numbness, itchiness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2024
- Citation
- 24006253
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What this means for you
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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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