The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye disorders (macular degeneration) and right inguinal hernia repair, finding no evidence of in-service onset or continuity of symptoms.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service that could support a presumption of exposure. The Veteran's current eye conditions were not shown to be related to his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right eye macular degeneration, Left eye macular degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22044245
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
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