The Board has determined that the veteran's left eye disorder, characterized as macular edema and inferior retinal vein occlusion, resulted from VA surgery in January 1997. The decision grants disability compensation benefits for this condition under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's current macular edema and inferior retinal vein occlusion of her left eye may be considered an additional left eye disability resulting from VA surgery in January 1997, which caused her to undergo indirect laser photocoagulation.
- Claimed conditions
- macular edema, inferior retinal vein occlusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0033764
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's eye disability, including bilateral hypertensive retinopathy with diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, pseudophakia and cataracts, has been rated at 10 percent since January 19, 2017. The decision grants a higher evaluation from that date.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left eye disability is rated at 20 percent prior to September 15, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending and additional development is required.
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