The veteran's claim for service connection for defective vision was granted, with a rating of 10 percent effective September 2003. The issue of special monthly compensation based on being housebound was denied as the veteran is not substantially confined to his home due to his disabilities. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities was granted with separate 10 percent evaluations, also effective September 2003.

The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for service connection for defective vision was based on a history of an injury during service and subsequent treatment. The RO found that the current conditions were more likely due to age-related processes rather than service-connected injuries. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy in all four extremities was granted effective September 2003, as evidenced by the receipt of a completed VA Form 21-526 in September 2003.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Defective vision (cataracts and macular degeneration)"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 30, 2006

Citation

0633559

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