The Board granted service connection for bilateral endothelial corneal dystrophy (Fuchs' dystrophy) and left eye pseudophakia as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus, but remanded the claim for right eye cataract.
The deciding factor: The evidence established a nexus between the Veteran's bilateral endothelial corneal dystrophy (Fuchs' dystrophy) and his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus. The Board found that the Veteran is entitled to an award of service connection on this basis.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral endothelial corneal dystrophy (Fuchs' dystrophy), left eye pseudophakia
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051239
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye primary open angle glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy, and pseudophakia as these conditions are not related to service or a service-connected disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for left eye disability, finding that his visual acuity was at least 20/20 in both eyes and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye disorder, specifically whether it is related to his in-service chalazion and exposure to sandstorms. Further development is required.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of his eye disabilities is remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration.
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