The Veteran's claim for service connection for vision loss is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for a lumbar spine condition, claimed as lower back disc problem, is denied due to lack of in-service incurrence and continuity of symptomatology after discharge from active duty.,Service connection for bilateral knee pain is denied because there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's statements are too vague to suggest an in-service event or injury.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from service.

The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of vision loss, and there is no evidence of such a disability during service. The claim must fail due to lack of a present disability.,There is insufficient evidence to establish an in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology after discharge for the lumbar spine condition. The Veteran's statements are too vague to suggest an in-service event or injury.,The Veteran has not provided any lay testimony as to symptoms of vision loss, and there is no evidence of treatment or complaints for bilateral knee pain during service. The claim must fail due to lack of an in-service incurrence.,There is insufficient evidence to establish an in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology after discharge for hypertension. The Veteran's statements are too vague to suggest an in-service event or injury.

Claimed conditions

vision loss, lumbar spine condition (lower back disc problem), bilateral knee pain, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

July 3, 2019

Citation

19151994

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