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Evidence checklist

Macular Degeneration

DC 604238 CFR § 4.79Organs of Sense

Evidence strength

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Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Ophthalmology/retina evaluation documenting AMD type and stageCritical

Records documenting dry vs. wet AMD, presence of drusen, geographic atrophy, or choroidal neovascularization, and treatment (anti-VEGF for wet AMD).

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking AMD to service (UV exposure, smoking, toxic exposure)Critical

Medical opinion connecting macular degeneration to service-related risk factors including intense UV/sunlight exposure in deployment environments or toxic chemical exposure.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Best corrected visual acuity documenting central vision lossCritical

Formal visual acuity testing and Amsler grid results documenting central scotoma and degree of vision loss.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
OCT and fundus imaging documenting macular changes

Optical coherence tomography and fundus photos documenting drusen, fluid, and structural changes.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
03

Lay statements

0 of 2 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 →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

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

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

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

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks forC&P exam prepWhat the examiner will askBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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