The Board denied an increase in the veteran's rating for his service-connected enucleation of the right eye, finding that he is properly rated under Diagnostic Code 6066 and that the 30% evaluation representing the degree of right eye impairment on entrance into active service is deducted. The veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's enucleation of the right eye meets the criteria for a 40% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 6066, but the preexisting 30% evaluation from entrance into service is deducted. The veteran does not meet criteria for additional ratings based on aggravation or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Enucleation of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2001
- Citation
- 0109338
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What this means for you
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