The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an eye disorder, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, type II, and a skin disorder due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current eye disorder of dry eyes is found to have its onset during service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner indicated the Veteran's current dry eye condition is the same disorder from service and related to his in-service treatment for dry eye disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Eye Disorder (Dry Eyes), Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Skin Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1747378
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