The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted service connection due to an in-service injury. Several other claims for service connection are remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board finds a nexus between the Veteran's current dry eye syndrome and his in-service eye injury, while the remaining claims require further evidence or examination.

Claimed conditions

dry eye syndrome, low back pain, right hip pain, left hip pain, right thigh pain, left thigh pain, right leg pain, left leg pain, right ankle pain, left ankle pain, right foot pain, left foot pain, rectal pain, vitiligo, dry skin, hyperpigmentation, coronary artery disease, benign hypertrophy of prostate with urinary obstruction, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, eye disability other than dry eye syndrome, to include bilateral nuclear cataracts and pinguecula

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

November 13, 2025

Citation

A25098675

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