The Veteran's diabetic cataracts have been rated at 10 percent since November 12, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in April 2005 showed visual acuity of 20/40 minus 2 in the left eye and 20/25 in the right eye without correction. The Veteran's condition improved slightly from this point, with a maximum corrected vision of 20/50 in both eyes by November 12, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2009
- Citation
- 0946466
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