The Board found that the Veteran's allergic conjunctivitis and astigmatism were not incurred in service, as there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service. The claim is denied.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of a chronic condition during service for allergic conjunctivitis and astigmatism.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis, Astigmatism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1642708
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, except for eczema and skin rash, are associated with his subsequent period of active duty after he received separation pay. Therefore, the appeal is granted as recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay in the amount of $13,271.16 is improper.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's allergic conjunctivitis. The matter is now being sent back for further development and readjudication.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including dry eye syndrome. The case is being returned for further development and consideration.
- Whole decision: Denied
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