The Board determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right eye disorder did not increase in severity during service and found no evidence of a permanent increase in severity post-service. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence showed that the Veteran's right eye disorder existed prior to service and had not increased in severity during service, with no indication of worsening after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0919476
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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).
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