The VA determined that the veteran's open angle glaucoma did not warrant an increase in his current 20 percent evaluation, as his visual acuity and field loss were stable.
The deciding factor: The veteran's visual acuity remained unchanged at 20/25 bilaterally, with average contraction of 38 degrees in the left eye and 50 degrees in the right eye. His visual fields did not meet criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Open Angle Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2007
- Citation
- 0741028
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected open angle glaucoma is granted an initial 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected open angle glaucoma bilateral eyes is granted an 80 percent disability rating, based on the combination of decreased visual acuity and visual field defect.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of open angle glaucoma due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further development.
- Denied
The Veteran's PFB is rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that this rating is not higher than what is warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's open angle glaucoma from March 11, 2021, is rated at 50 percent. The Board found that a higher rating is not supported by the evidence.
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