The Board has determined that the veteran's hyperphoria of the right eye with convergence insufficiency was incurred during active service and is not a developmental defect. The compound myopic astigmatism, on the other hand, existed prior to service and did not worsen therein.
The deciding factor: The examiner opined that the hyperphoria and convergence insufficiency were likely present before and during service, while the compound myopic astigmatism was present prior to service and did not get worse in service.
- Claimed conditions
- compound myopic astigmatism, hyperphoria of the right eye with convergence insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0410473
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's current eye disorders, specifically glaucoma, nuclear sclerotic cataracts, congenital vitelliform macular dystrophy, central retinal artery occlusion, compound myopic astigmatism, and presbyopia. The examiner is requested to provide opinions regarding whether these conditions are merely a refractive error or congenital in nature, and the etiology of any acquired (compensable) eye disabilities found.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's eye disabilities, other than bilateral ocular hypertension and bilateral tilted optic discs, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's compound myopic astigmatism, a congenital refractive error, is not considered a compensable disability. The claim for service connection for an eye disability (compound myopic astigmatism) is denied.
- Denied
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