The Board denied service connection for the veteran's eye condition, including glaucoma and cataracts. The decision was based on a lack of evidence linking the eye condition to military service or a service-connected disability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the record did not reasonably raise a claim for hypertension, which was necessary for considering secondary service connection for an eye disorder.

Claimed conditions

eye condition, glaucoma, cataracts

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Agent Orange / herbicides

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

25000753

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