The Board has determined that the appellant's right eye macula scar and exotropia existed prior to service, were not aggravated by service, and granted service connection for right dry eyes. Service connection was denied for right refractive error.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence established that the appellant had a pre-existing right eye disability (macula scar with secondary exotropia) prior to service which did not worsen during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Macula Scar, Right Eye Exotropia, Dry Eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0025067
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