[kerato conjunctivitis sicca - dry eye]

It is in my service records. I use Refresh tear drops most of the time but also have used prescribed tear drops. At this point, if I can have it service connected I think I will go for it. 

[kerato conjunctivitis sicca - dry eye]

I applied for kerato conjunctivitis sicca in 2010 and was denied by VA. Although for years I have continued to use tear drops and visited multiple doctors for having dry eye. This was the rationale they provided me in 2010.

 

12. Service connection for kerato conjunctivitis sicca.

Service connection may be granted for a disability which began in military service or was caused by some event or experience in service. A review of your service treatment records shows you were treated for this condition.

At your VA examination, you stated that you have had no treatment for this condition and no functional impairment. Upon physical examination, there was no evidence of this condition and the examiner did not confirm a diagnosis of a chronic eye condition.

A disability which began in service or was caused by some event in service must be considered "chronic" before service connection can be granted. Although there is a record of treatment in service for kerato conjunctivitis sicca, no permanent residual or chronic disability subject to service connection is shown by the service medical records or demonstrated by evidence following service. Therefore, service connection for kerato conjunctivitis sicca is denied.

 

Upon viewing my C-file this was one of the note from C&P doctor. If I submit years of going to doctor for dry eye and possibly asking them to write a letter saying that I have dry eyes. Do you think I might have a shot at reopening my case?

To: HON Q. DUONG

Claimant Name: ANJAN ADHIKARI Contract #: 2302526.1

Question:

Fax Number: Phone Number:

From: JAMES PALUMBO

Appointment Date: 2/16/2010

Exam reveals findings of “chronic conjunctivitis and it is active with objective findings of red and thick conjunctivae.”

Does this finding warrant an additional diagnosis, or is this consistent with the diagnosed dry eye syndrome, OU?

Answer:

This is consistent with dry eye syndrome.

 

[File NOD for Gulf War conditions]

The date of the denial was December 2016, I still have some time debating whether I should go through this process that's all. I am attaching all the documents from VA and will attach further statement of support etc. on the reply later. I did get C&P exam and those are attached as well with the DBQ. I didn't claim only as gulf war illness but kind of related to it may be it wasn't a good idea.

I hope you can access the google drive file. Thank you for your help.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz8H_TYYaGDsQ0YzamFKc3hzSWJWVEprOEN2dkRMcXZlSHNr

[Just found out I have osteoarthritis]

After couple days of my C&P exam, I was able to view them using Blue Button on myVA. You will definitely have to wait couple days though and download all the records from VA.

[File NOD for Gulf War conditions]

Hi,

I filed for gulf war conditions not really talking to the DAV or other organizations. They have denied all my conditions which have been diagnosed by VA as well which was as early as 2012. Two questions I wanted to ask was :

1. Whether I should file NOD for these conditions?

2. Will I be able to apply for these conditions not using assumed gulf war conditions as they have been diagnosed and not an unexplained illness or condition?

 

Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood

I was diagnosed with this condition in 2016

Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and

Depressed Mood

ICD code: 309.28(F43.23)

There are few others where I was diagnosed with Allergic rhinitis (Icd-9-cm 477.9) in 2012.

Diagnosis: Tinea versicolor

ICD code: B36.0 Date of diagnosis: 2010

I was also treated for it on 2005 but I didn't follow up.

Basically VA is saying that I do not have any service connection.

Please advise how I should proceed with this. Thank you