The Board denied service connection for hematuria, dry eyes (loss of lachrymal glands), and keloid scar with pseudofolliculitis barbae and papules. The underlying medical conditions causing these symptoms were not identified in the record.
The deciding factor: There was no clear indication of an underlying medical disorder causing the Veteran's recurrent hematuria, dry eyes, or keloid scars.
- Claimed conditions
- Hematuria, Dry Eyes (Loss of Lachrymal Glands), Keloid Scar with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae and Papules
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008726
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