The Veteran's service connection claim for a scar on the right upper eyelid, with associated complaints of pain, was granted. However, his claims for visual impairment and an 'echo' sound on breathing were denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the scar on the right upper eyelid was established based on direct evidence of in-service injury, while other claimed residuals could not be linked to service without resorting to speculation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right eye injury, visual impairment and an 'echo' sound on breathing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0909945
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Decisions by this judge: 2,677 · Granted: 26% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of a right eye injury based on new and relevant evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the adequacy of the VA medical opinion provided in connection with the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury. The Veteran was treated for injuries to his right eye during service and now contends that he has experienced ongoing symptoms since then.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted the claim of service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The claims of service connection for lumbar spine condition, bilateral foot condition, and residuals of a right eye injury are remanded due to incomplete records.
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