Service connection was denied for glaucoma, DM and a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism. The Veteran's glaucoma is not service-connected as it did not manifest during or within one year after service discharge. Service connection for DM was also denied due to lack of evidence showing its onset during service or within the first post-service year. Hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since 1993, and the Board found that symptoms are consistent with a 10 percent disability rating.,DM was not shown in active service or for many years thereafter; nor was it shown to be manifested to a compensable degree during the first post-service year or to be otherwise related to service. Hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since 1993, and the Board found that symptoms are consistent with a 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for glaucoma or DM, nor is there sufficient evidence to establish a relationship between these conditions and service. The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 10 percent since 1993 due to fatigability and continuous medication required for control.
- Claimed conditions
- glaucoma, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18124597
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