The Board denied service connection for eye problems, including blurred vision and lattice degeneration of the retina, as these conditions were not shown to have their onset during military service or to be related to any in-service event.
The deciding factor: The veteran's eye problems, except for blurred vision which did not manifest to a degree of 10 percent or more, were not attributed to a known clinical diagnosis and had no onset during military service. Lattice degeneration of the retina was not noted upon entry into service, treated in service, or underwent a permanent increase in severity during service.
- Claimed conditions
- eye problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0811963
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