Denied
The Board denied service connection for hernia and bilateral age-related nuclear cataracts, generalized contractions of visual field, and vitreous degeneration as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was thorough and well-supported by the record, concluding that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- hernia, bilateral age-related nuclear cataracts, generalized contractions of visual field, and vitreous degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010605
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