Myopia - Albinism Factor

Last reviewed for CCPS 20 August 2008.

Preliminary questions [39839]

39841 there is some evidence that albinism may be a factor in the onset of the condition under consideration.

39840 the veteran has albinism.

39842 — the veteran had albinism at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

39843 — the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

39844 — the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

or

39845 — the veteran has established the causal connection between albinism and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

Clinical onset and operational service [39844]

39846 — the veteran's albinism is causally related to operational service.

Clinical onset and eligible service [39845]

39847 — the veteran's albinism is causally related to eligible service.