The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher ratings for eczema and bilateral eye disability, as well as dismissed the claim for shortness of breath.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran did not provide specific reasons for an earlier effective date and that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

eczema, bilateral dry eye syndrome with mild squamous blepharitis and left eye retinal hole without detachment (hereinafter bilateral eye disability), shortness of breath

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

A25005592

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