The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for lattice degeneration of the eyes and service connection for gingivitis. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of low back injury was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the minimum requirements for a compensable rating based on visual impairment, and the veteran's claim for service connection for gingivitis was denied as it is not a compensable disability for VA purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- lattice degeneration of the retina, retinal detachment
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0631954
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