Granted
The Board granted service connection for an eye disorder, diagnosed as lattice retinal degeneration with light sensitivity, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset during his active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's testimony regarding the onset and continuation of eye problems to be competent, credible, and highly probative, leading to a determination that the disorder became manifest during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- lattice retinal degeneration with light sensitivity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016042
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