The veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer and left eye scotoma was denied. An increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of retinal scar of the left eye was also denied, but a separate 10 percent disability rating for left eye postoperative cataract was granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for left eye glaucoma was remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence establishing that the Veteran's prostate cancer began during active service or is related to an in-service event, injury, or disease.

Claimed conditions

prostate cancer, residuals of retinal scar of the left eye, left eye postoperative cataract, left eye scotoma, left eye glaucoma

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

25001138

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