The veteran's right eye optic neuritis with scotoma and maculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under VA guidelines. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his visual acuity in both eyes is within the range that warrants a 20 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right eye optic neuritis with associated scotoma and maculopathy results in vision impairment consistent with a 20 percent disability rating under VA guidelines, given his best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 in the service-connected right eye. The evidence does not support additional impairment warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Optic neuritis, Maculopathy, Central scotoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0117997
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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