The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy, maculopathy, and cataracts have been rated as 10 percent disabling since July 8, 2009. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating based on visual acuity or visual field loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent bilateral cataract surgery in June 2009 which improved his vision to 20/20 bilaterally as of July 8, 2009. The Board found that the Veteran's visual acuity did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on defective visual acuity.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1015833
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