The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability of the left foot has been reopened, and he is granted service connection.,Service connection is granted for a corneal scar of the right eye as it is presumed to be related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported an injury to his right eye during combat, which was supported by his service records. The scars on his body and awards indicate he may have been exposed to such injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin disability of the left foot, Corneal scar of the right eye, Sebaceous cysts of the face and back, Nasal fracture
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2014
- Citation
- 1429412
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings to ensure that all necessary development is completed.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for allergic rhinitis with deviated septum and nasal bone fracture was denied. A separate disability rating of 0 (zero) percent, but no higher, for chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis from August 16, 2021, was granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination for corneal scar of the right eye. The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable disability ratings remain pending.
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