The Veteran's claim for service connection for removal of tonsils is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service event or injury.,Service connection for a cholesterol condition is denied because it does not meet the definition of disability for which compensation benefits are payable.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for disability related to catherization of male organ is denied due to lack of current disability and insufficient evidence linking the issue to active duty.,Service connection for decreased vision in both eyes is denied as refractive errors are not considered diseases or injuries within the meaning of applicable legislation relating to service connection.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the Veteran had his tonsils removed during active service, and there is no medical evidence linking any current disability to active duty.,Cholesterol condition does not meet the definition of a compensable disability for VA purposes as it is considered a congenital defect or refractive error.,The Veteran's claim for disability related to catherization of male organ lacks sufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury, and there are no current residuals linked to active duty.,Decreased vision in both eyes is not service-connected because refractive errors are considered congenital defects and do not meet the definition of a disease or injury for VA compensation purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- removal of tonsils, cholesterol condition, catherization of male organ, decreased vision in both eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20000937
What this means for you
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