The Board denied an increased rating for service-connected residuals of bilateral traumatic cataracts, with aphakia of the right eye.
The deciding factor: The veteran's assertions and the length of time since the last VA examination suggested that his condition had worsened, necessitating a new examination to determine if he was entitled to an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of bilateral traumatic cataracts, aphakia of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2003
- Citation
- 0332808
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