The Board denied service connection for iritis, ERM, cataracts, corneal arcus, pinguecula, and dry eye syndrome of the bilateral eyes as there is no probative evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The deciding factor: The most probative medical evidence did not link any of the diagnosed eye disabilities to the Veteran's service. The VA examiner concluded that the current eye conditions are more likely related to age and other factors, rather than in-service events or injuries.

Claimed conditions

iritis of the bilateral eyes, epiretinal membrane (ERM) of the bilateral eyes, dry eye syndrome of the bilateral eyes, cataracts of the bilateral eyes, corneal arcus of the bilateral eyes, pinguecula of the bilateral eyes

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 10, 2025

Citation

A25097430

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