The Veteran's eye disability, diagnosed as convergence insufficiency of the left eye, is granted. The Board finds that this condition was incurred in service and affords the benefit of doubt to the Veteran.,Hyperlipidemia has not been shown to be a disability for VA benefits purposes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's convergence insufficiency of the left eye was diagnosed during service, and there is no evidence that it pre-existed service. The Board finds that this condition is related to her active-duty service.,Hyperlipidemia is not considered a disability for VA benefits purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- Eye Disability (Convergence Insufficiency of the Left Eye), Hyperlipidemia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 29, 2023
- Citation
- 23054375
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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