The Board has determined that the veteran's left eye diplopia does not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent, as there is no evidence of enucleation or blindness in the non-service-connected right eye.
The deciding factor: The current visual acuity and diplopia do not warrant a higher rating under VA's schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- diplopia of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2002
- Citation
- 0216207
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including an eye examination and a review of his private treatment records. The issues include increased ratings for left eye disabilities, service connection for a right eye disability as secondary to left eye disabilities, and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for headaches, found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service or a service-connected disability, and awarded a compensable evaluation for diplopia of the left eye. The claim for a 10 percent rating under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is moot as a higher rating is in effect.
- Denied
The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his condition, as he is able to perform most daily activities without assistance.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected diplopia of the left eye, finding that the veteran's current level of disability did not warrant a higher evaluation.
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