The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for keratoconus bilateral eyes for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the disorder was not aggravated by military service.
The deciding factor: The September 2020 VA opinion did not adequately consider the Veteran's lay statements, entrance exam, or provide a probative rationale, and failed to address the clear and unmistakable standard for pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- keratoconus bilateral eyes
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24068444
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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