The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of keratitis and conjunctivitis of the left eye, status post corneal ulcer with esotropia, prior to August 10, 1994 and beginning on October 1, 1994.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's disability warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to August 10, 1994 and beginning on October 1, 1994.
- Claimed conditions
- keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, esotropia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0204570
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What this means for you
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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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