The Board has determined that the veteran's left eye blindness does not warrant a rating in excess of 30 percent, as his right eye vision is normal and he does not meet the criteria for blindness in both eyes.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left eye blindness was rated under DCs 6029-6070, with no higher ratings available. The medical evidence showed that while the veteran had blindness in his left eye, his right eye vision was normal and did not meet the criteria for blindness as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Blindness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0821630
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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