The veteran's left eye disability is manifested by irregular image, but no diminished visual acuity or field loss. A rating of 10 percent is granted for the left eye disability.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that a 10 percent rating was warranted based on the presence of localized scars and irregularities in the retina without central vision impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye macular scarring, macular degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0627290
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What this means for you
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