The veteran's cataract and glaucoma in the left eye are not service-connected. However, his current glaucoma is linked to aging rather than the service-connected corneal scar with decreased vision in the left eye. The temporary total rating for convalescence from June 6, 1998 is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's cataract and glaucoma were not related to his service-connected corneal scar, but rather due to aging. As a result, the benefit of doubt was resolved in favor of the veteran for the glaucoma claim.
- Claimed conditions
- cataract, glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2003
- Citation
- 0316078
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