The veteran's bilateral glaucoma does not meet the criteria for an increased rating as his corrected visual acuity is not worse than 20/40 bilaterally or average concentric contraction to be worse than between 45 and 60 degrees bilaterally.
The deciding factor: The veteran's corrected visual acuity was consistently at 20/30 or better in both eyes, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 6013-6078.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0607256
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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