The Board denied service connection for a bladder infection, right-sided chest pain, and corneal abrasion as the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service. The Board also denied entitlement to TDIU prior to April 28, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions concluded that the Veteran's bladder infections, chest pain, and corneal abrasion were acute and resolved with treatment, and there was no evidence of a chronic condition related to service. The Board found these opinions more probative than the lay statements provided by the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- bladder infection, right-sided chest pain, corneal abrasion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24031949
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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