The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sickle cell disease, right eye glaucoma, right hip avascular necrosis, and renal disorder. The decision found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion indicated that the Veteran's sickle cell disease existed prior to service and did not undergo a permanent worsening beyond normal progression during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- sickle cell disease, right eye glaucoma, right hip avascular necrosis, renal disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1803688
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral tinnitus, right eye glaucoma, and left eye glaucoma has been dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The right hip condition, avascular necrosis, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and coronary atherosclerosis are all under review.
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