The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current left eye iris nevus disability and denied service connection for a thyroid disorder. The Board also noted that there is no evidence of aggravation of any pre-existing condition during service.
The deciding factor: There was no medical opinion linking the current left eye iris nevus or thyroiditis to service, and the Veteran's assertions were not supported by competent medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye iris nevus, thyroiditis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2015
- Citation
- 1554273
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The claim for service connection for thyroiditis has been denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for reopening of service connection for other conditions have been granted.
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