The Board granted service connection for a right eye disability, finding that the preexisting condition was aggravated by active-duty service. The case is remanded to address the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right foot disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's preexisting right eye pterygium was aggravated beyond its normal progression during active duty, requiring two surgeries after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye disability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25004643
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for a bladder/bowel control disability and testicular disability as they were already granted. The claim for exposure to burn pits and toxic equipment fires was denied, while other claims were remanded for further consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a right eye disability to ensure compliance with previous remand instructions, including obtaining additional medical evidence and ensuring all relevant records are associated with the claims file.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for gallstones, left eye disability, right eye disability, sinusitis, asbestos exposure, GERD, back disability, neck disability, and right ear hearing loss. The claims for left ear hearing loss, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for headaches associated with the right eye disability and a rating of 20 percent for the right eye condition, while denying an increased rating for PTSD and dismissing the hypertension appeal.
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