The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected left eye disability has been granted, with a noncompensable evaluation effective from June 19, 1993 to August 10, 1994 and on and after October 1, 1994.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim was based on the nature of his service-connected disability (keratitis and conjunctivitis) which resolved with surgery. The RO granted a noncompensable evaluation for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- keratitis, conjunctivitis, esotropia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0017712
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, and pinguecula based on a finding that the conditions are related to active service.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for multiple conditions and denied higher initial ratings for several service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for keratitis and conjunctivitis due to insufficient efforts made to schedule a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left eye disorder, including amblyopia and other conditions, as there was no evidence of aggravation beyond their natural progression during the Veteran's periods of active duty.
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