The Board found clear and unmistakable error in the grant of service connection for right eye retrobulbar neuritis (previously diagnosed as amaurosis), leading to its severance. The Veteran's claim was denied.
The deciding factor: The grant of service connection was based on new evidence that showed fraud, which is considered a clear and unmistakable error.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye retrobulbar neuritis, amaurosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2026
- Citation
- A26029259
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