The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for glaucoma and dermatophytosis of the feet, as well as his claim for a total rating based upon individual unemployability. The appeal also addressed recoupment of readjustment pay.
The deciding factor: The RO determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for an increase in disability compensation due to the receipt of readjustment pay and denied all claims.
- Claimed conditions
- glaucoma with bilateral field impairment, dermatophytosis of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0032260
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