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Pterygium
Astigmatism - Pterygium Factor
Last reviewed for CCPS 20 August 2008.
Preliminary questions [26307]
23207 there is some evidence that a pterygium may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
26401 the veteran has had a pterygium at some time.
24699 the veteran has had a pterygium of side and site of the body at some time. 15488 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and VEA service for astigmatism. 15489 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and VEA service for the clinical onset of astigmatism. 15491 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and operational service for the clinical onset of astigmatism. or 15492 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and eligible service for the clinical onset of astigmatism. or 15490 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and VEA service for the clinical worsening of astigmatism. 15493 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and operational service for the clinical worsening of astigmatism. or 15494 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the pterygium and eligible service for the clinical worsening of astigmatism. Clinical onset and operational service [15491] 15497 — the pterygium of side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. Clinical onset and eligible service [15492] 15498 — the pterygium of side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service. Clinical worsening and operational service [15493] 15497 — the pterygium of side and site of the body is causally related to operational service. Clinical worsening and eligible service [15494] 15498 — the pterygium of side and site of the body is causally related to eligible service.