The Veteran's currently diagnosed blocked tear ducts and dry eyes did not start during service, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the eye condition began in or is related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's blocked tear ducts are less likely than not due to or a result of her maxillary sinusitis, which was unrelated to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- blocked tear ducts, dry eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145377
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