The Board denied service connection for left eye blindness and right eye decreased visual acuity, finding that the veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence clearly demonstrated a pre-existing condition in both eyes prior to service, with no increase in disability related to these conditions during service.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye blindness, right eye decreased visual acuity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0638688
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because the evidence did not show that her left eye blindness was caused by VA care, and instead concluded it was due to her own non-compliance with medical instructions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the surgeries performed in April 2010 and their impact on his left eye disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Diabetes Mellitus (Type II) and left eye blindness due to potential direct service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's medical conditions are not entitled to presumptive service connection, but may be related to his service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left eye blindness and Parkinson's disease, among other conditions. The Veteran is not entitled to compensation ratings or SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
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