The veteran's claims for service connection for eye disorders, bilateral ptosis, residuals from bacteria after placement of an IUD, premenstrual dysphoria disorder (claimed as depression), and a bilateral knee disorder have all been denied. The denial is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's eye disorders are considered developmental defects or refractive errors that were not incurred in service, while her ptosis was pre-existing and did not worsen during service. Her knee disorder has no evidence of onset during service, nor is there any link between the condition and service. The IUD-related issue lacks sufficient medical evidence to support a finding of connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Astigmatism, Myopia, Presbyopia, Bilateral Ptosis of the Right Eyelid, Residuals from Bacteria after Placement of an IUD, Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder (claimed as Depression), Bilateral Knee Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2002
- Citation
- 0202676
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