The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral dry eye syndrome because there were no incapacitating episodes in the past year. The veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the absence of incapacitating episodes requiring treatment visits in the past 12 months.

Claimed conditions

bilateral dry eye syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007241

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