Granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and a 10 percent rating for bilateral Meibomian gland dysfunction (claimed as burning eyes).
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance to show that the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during service and continued thereafter, and that his bilateral Meibomian gland dysfunction required continuous medication.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, bilateral Meibomian gland dysfunction (claimed as burning eyes)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086547
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