The Board has determined that the Veteran's cyst of the right kidney is not related to his military service and denied service connection. The bilateral eye disability claim, including visual field defect and visual disturbance, remains pending as more evidence is needed.
The deciding factor: The March 2017 VA examiner did not provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disabilities (visual field defect and visual disturbance), which are distinct from his service-connected convergence insufficiency/oculomotor dysfunction. The Board also found that additional evidence is needed to clarify all diagnosed disabilities related to the bilateral eye disability.
- Claimed conditions
- cyst of the right kidney, visual field defect, visual disturbance, convergence insufficiency/oculomotor dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18153477
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than October 14, 2009 and a higher initial rating for dry eyes with visual field defect were denied. The Board found that the earliest effective date possible was October 14, 2009, as it is the date of claim. The Veteran did not have incapacitating episodes or other conditions warranting a higher initial rating.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's application for specially adapted housing due to his service-connected disabilities that affect his mobility and require a wheelchair and assistive devices.
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