The veteran's claim for an increased rating for iritis of the left eye and associated decreased visual acuity was denied, as his corrected visual acuity has not met the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's corrected visual acuity did not meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, and his active iritis had resolved since July 1988, making any increase in the rating for that condition impossible due to its protected status.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple sclerosis, Iritis of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0812056
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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