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Evidence checklist

Uveitis

DC 600038 CFR § 4.79Organs of Sense

Evidence strength

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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Ophthalmology evaluation documenting uveitis type and activityCritical

Records from an ophthalmologist documenting anterior, intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis, Tyndall effect, vitreous cells/haze, and complications (cataract, glaucoma, CME).

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking uveitis to service or service-connected conditionCritical

Medical opinion connecting uveitis to military service, an infectious cause acquired in service (TB, Lyme, syphilis), systemic SC condition (AS, sarcoidosis, IBD), or toxic exposure.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Lab workup for underlying systemic cause

Results of testing for associated systemic diseases (HLA-B27, ACE, ANA, RPR, QuantiFERON-TB, Lyme) that may support service connection.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
Best corrected visual acuity measurements

Visual acuity documenting vision loss from uveitis complications.

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 forBuddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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