Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right eye disorder, including senile cataracts and small recurrent nasal pterygium, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or related to military service.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided by VA examiners found no relationship between the Veteran's right eye conditions and his military service, including toxic exposure to herbicide agents. The conditions were attributed to age-related factors and other non-service-connected causes.
- Claimed conditions
- senile cataracts, small recurrent nasal pterygium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25014411
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