Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a bilateral eye disability and erectile dysfunction to schedule new VA examinations to determine their etiology, as the previous examinations were found inadequate.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA examination was deemed inadequate due to its conclusory nature and lack of thoroughness in addressing the Veteran's assertions regarding exposure to burn pits during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral eye disability, to include age-related cataract and dry eye syndrome (claimed as visual impairment), Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085708
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