The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems with implanted contact lens, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange, finding no evidence of a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation and noting a significant gap in treatment.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing that the veteran had an eye disability during service or that there was continuity of symptomatology after service. Additionally, the claim was denied as the veteran did not provide competent medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- vision problems with implanted contact lens
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0905255
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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