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Evidence checklist

Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR)

DC 600638 CFR § 4.79Organs of Sense

Evidence strength

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Target
Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
OCT imaging showing retinal fluidCritical

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans documenting subretinal fluid, retinal pigment epithelial detachment, or other characteristic findings of central serous retinopathy.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking retinopathy to serviceCritical

A medical opinion connecting your central serous retinopathy to high-stress military duty, corticosteroid use for a service-connected condition, or other service-related factors.

Private provider · independent opinion
Visual acuity testing resultsCritical

Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurements documenting any vision loss or distortion caused by the condition. VA rates eye conditions based on visual acuity impairment.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 2 collected
Ophthalmology treatment records

Records documenting treatment history including observation periods, photodynamic therapy, laser treatment, and anti-VEGF injections.

VA or private records · written request
Recurrence documentation

Records documenting episodes of recurrence, which are common with central serous retinopathy and demonstrate the chronic nature of the condition.

VA or private records · written request
03

Lay statements

0 of 1 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
04

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
Completed DBQ Eye ConditionsCritical

Standardized form capturing visual acuity, visual field testing, and retinal examination findings.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
05

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Documentation of high-stress military duty

Service records showing combat deployments, high-operational-tempo assignments, or other high-stress military duties linked to the onset of central serous retinopathy.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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