The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no evidence of a cataract, right eye disorder in service or due to a service-connected condition. For the hand, wrist, foot, and left foot disabilities, the Board determined that there was no more than noncompensable limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service records did not show any diagnosis of a cataract, right eye disorder during service or due to a service-connected condition. For her hand, wrist, foot, and left foot disabilities, the Board found that there was no more than noncompensable limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- cataract, right eye, rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand, rheumatoid arthritis of the right wrist, rheumatoid arthritis of the right foot, rheumatoid arthritis of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1405065
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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