The Board has granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma, pinguecula, and chronic dermatitis due to in-service exposure to toxins and irritants. The conditions are presumed to have been incurred during active duty.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the Veteran's reported exposure to toxins and irritants during his military service, leading to the development of these disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Glaucoma, Pinguecula, Chronic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24009927
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chronic Dermatitis were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's CFS did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms restricted routine daily activities to less than 50 percent of the pre-illness level. For Chronic Dermatitis, the Board determined that topical therapy was sufficient without requiring systemic therapy.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral glaucoma prior to February 1, 2025 is denied as the disability did not result in decreased corrected visual acuity or other impairment that would warrant a higher rating.
- Denied
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 50% and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's chronic dermatitis is rated at 60% and denied an increased rating.
- Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date for a 70 percent evaluation for bilateral glaucoma to include dry eye syndrome, beginning August 31, 2021.
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