The Board denied service connection for a disability of the eyes, to include cataracts, as there was no evidence establishing that the Veteran's current eye disabilities were etiologically related to his active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions concluded that the Veteran's current eye conditions, including cataracts, were not caused by or aggravated by his in-service radiation exposure and other in-service events. The Board found these opinions highly probative and well-rationalized against the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2021
- Citation
- 21062531
What this means for you
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