The Board has granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for ptosis of the left eye, which is related to the original blowout fracture and directly due to enophthalmos. The veteran's ptosis approximates moderate disfigurement of the face.
The deciding factor: The June 2001 examination revealed mild ptosis on the left side that obscured less than 1/3 of the pupil, warranting a 10 percent evaluation for moderate disfigurement of the face under the revised rating criteria effective August 30, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Blowout fracture of the left eye, Diplopia (double vision)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0318313
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