The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a fungal infection and for a disorder of the eyes, claimed as residuals of burns of the face and eyes. The preponderance of evidence is against both claims.
The deciding factor: There was no medical evidence to support a nexus between any current eye or skin disorders and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Fungal infection, Disorder of the eyes (residuals of burns of the face and eyes)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0610853
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The VA has determined that the veteran's fungal infection warrants a rating of 30 percent, which is the maximum available under current criteria. The condition does not meet the requirements for higher ratings based on exposure or other factors.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.