Compensation for bilateral lattice degeneration of the retina and bilateral dry eye syndrome is granted, but compensation for bilateral refraction disorder (myopia) and left eye cataract is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran’s lattice degeneration of the retina, myopia, or dry eyes were caused by VA treatment. The Board finds that there was no additional disability resulting from VA care and treatment.,The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral lattice degeneration of the retina, Bilateral dry eye syndrome, Bilateral refraction disorder (myopia), Left eye cataract
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2018
- Citation
- 18143211
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