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Myodie

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  1. I do have a diagnosis for all the issues I listed above since I was on active duty. I have been prescribed lubricating drops for my eyes since active duty. The corneal tear occurred while active as well. All of these issues have been diagnosed since I was active. The denial for the eye conditions is due to the elective PRK procedure that the military performed on my eyes. However I am seeing case law that states this should be service connected which i referenced above. My wrist was denied due to them believing it was a one time event instead of an ongoing issue.
  2. I just filed my 1st claim after 20 yrs in for disability. I was denied for dry eyes and halos in the eye (night time driving issue). I was also denied for the corneal tear I had due to the the dry eye (happened on active duty). While I did have the PRK done while I was in, I have been on lubricating eye ointment for 5 plus yrs now (discharged dec 2020). I was denied due to the elective PRK surgery. However I found case law that states residuals from the surgery (halos and dry eye and in my case the corneal tear) should be service connected even if the surgery was elective. I also was denied connection for my wrist I injured and have been on profiles and physical therapy since then to include being issued a wrist widget for the last 8 yrs. This injury occurred on deployment. How do I use VA case law to file a claim on the appeal? What kind of appeal should I file? I don't have money for a lawyer so realistically this isn't an option for me. Here's the case laws I found https://www.va.gov/vetapp15/files3/1522780.txt https://www.va.gov/vetapp08/files5/0839672.txt Thanks M
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