The Veteran's service connection claim for left eye meibomian gland dysfunction and right eye detached retina was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a direct link between the Veteran’s current conditions and his military service, nor did it show any aggravation of pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye meibomian gland dysfunction, right eye detached retina
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2019
- Citation
- 19136778
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- Remanded (sent back)
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