The veteran's service connection for corneal scarring of the left eye with loss of visual acuity is granted. The issue of whether any other acquired eye disability, including cataracts and corneal scars in both eyes, are related to service remains on appeal.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on direct evidence linking the veteran's current condition (corneal scarring of the left eye) to his military service. The issue of other acquired eye disabilities is pending further examination and opinion from a VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Corneal scarring of the left eye, Cataracts in both eyes, Corneal scar of the right eye, Incipient nuclear sclerosis (NS), Optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2007
- Citation
- 0706751
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination for corneal scar of the right eye. The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability ratings remain pending.
- Granted
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to November 6, 2017 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.
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