The Board granted service connection for detached retina with decreased vision, finding that the Veteran's condition began during active service and is related to his in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The April 2019 VA examiner found that the Veteran's left eye condition is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury. The Board finds this opinion credible given its thorough analysis of the evidence, including the Veteran's reports and service records.
- Claimed conditions
- detached retina with decreased vision, neck condition, left knee strain, low back condition, right shoulder strain, bilateral sciatica, as secondary to a low back condition, right wrist pain, right carpal tunnel, left carpal tunnel
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24002705
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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