The veteran's eye disability is rated at 100% since June 28, 1999. Her chronic fatigue is rated as 60% disabling since July 27, 1999. The effective date for the grant of a 50% evaluation for depression remains October 15, 1998.
The deciding factor: The veteran's eye disability has been evaluated under Diagnostic Code 6000 due to recurrent uveitis and related conditions resulting in significant visual impairment. Her chronic fatigue is rated based on its impact on her employment and daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Uveitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0616655
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