The Veteran's vision problems, including primary open angle glaucoma and central retinal vein occlusion, were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the current eye disorders and service exposure to ionizing radiation.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing that the Veteran's vision problems are related to his military service, including any alleged exposure to ionizing radiation during Operation Greenhouse.
- Claimed conditions
- primary open angle glaucoma, central retinal vein occlusion, dry eyes, seborrheic blepharitis with posterior chamber intraocular lens
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1118614
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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