The veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for pterygium of the right eye was denied due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination and the lack of evidence showing loss of vision or other disabling symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which resulted in a denial under 38 C.F.R. § 3.655(b).
- Claimed conditions
- pterygium of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2009
- Citation
- 0901810
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's pterygium of the right eye is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of incapacitating episodes and visual impairment.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that pterygium of the right eye was incurred in service due to exposure to sunlight, dust and wind while serving as a heavy construction equipment operator.
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