The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral myasthenia gravis with right eye ptosis was denied in November 2009 due to lack of evidence showing the condition was incurred during or aggravated by service.,Claims for left eye disability, facial neurological disability, and urinary disability were also raised but not adjudicated as they occurred after the effective date of July 8, 2011.
The deciding factor: The claim for service connection for myasthenia gravis was denied due to lack of evidence showing it was incurred during or aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral myastenia gravis with right eye ptosis, left eye visual impairment, right facial droop with slurred speech and drooling
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24076534
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left eye visual impairment has worsened, and he cannot see even with his glasses. He needs a magnifying glass to read text and can't write checks due to the condition. The Board is remanding the case for an examination to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected eye disabilities do not cause marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalizations, and thus the criteria for an extraschedular disability rating have not been met.
- Denied
The veteran's left eye vision issues are not considered service-connected due to lack of evidence of an acquired ocular disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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