The Veteran's service-connected iritis/uveitis is shown to have been manifested by episodes of activity with complaints of pain, swelling, and blurred vision. Objective examination has not demonstrated resulting impairment of corrected central visual acuity beyond what is contemplated by the current disability rating, nor loss of visual field, nor required rest or episodic incapacity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's iritis/uveitis did not result in any shown impairment of corrected central visual acuity or loss of visual field. The examiner found no chronic eye pain or required rest.
- Claimed conditions
- iritis/uveitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1001989
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