The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disorder, including strabismus and amblyopia. The decision concluded that there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing that the Veteran had pre-existing left eye amblyopia which was not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s pre-existing left eye amblyopia existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service, thus denying his claim for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye amblyopia, strabismus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21009351
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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