The Board finds that the Veteran's corneal scar of the right eye is related to a right eye injury in service and grants service connection for this condition. The left eye disability, hypertension, and low back disability are not shown to be related to active duty.
The deciding factor: The August 2011 VA examination provided evidence that supports the Veteran's claim for residuals of a right eye injury, including a corneal scar found on examination. The examiner also noted presbyopia as an additional finding in September 2006, which is not related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- corneal scar of the right eye, presbyopia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1451091
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eye disabilities, including bilateral cataracts, hypertensive retinopathy, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia, unspecified peripheral retinal degeneration, dry eye syndrome, presence of intraocular lens, old branch retinal vein occlusion, and bilateral pinguecula.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's eye issues, specifically presbyopia, are remanded for a VA examination to determine if they are related to his service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee disability and GERD, made him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition is denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.
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