The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for ptosis of the left upper eyelid prior to May 16, 2002 and assigned separate 10 percent evaluations since then.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran's ptosis resulted in vision impairment but did not meet the criteria for more severe ratings due to lack of evidence of more than half obscured pupil or moderate disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- ptosis of the left upper eyelid
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2004
- Citation
- 0401644
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his claim for TDIU is granted.
- Denied
The VA surgery did not result in any additional disability due to the ptosis of the left upper eyelid, which was a lifelong condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to evaluate his right eye disability and headaches. The issues of service connection for depression, a right eye disability, aphakia with impaired vision and chorioretinal changes of the left eye, and ptosis of the left upper eyelid are pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to evaluate his right eye disability, headaches, and psychiatric conditions.
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