The Veteran's service-connected keratoconjunctivitis has been rated at 10 percent since July 20, 1953. The most recent VA examination in December 2009 showed corrected visual acuity of 20/25 in the left eye and 20/30 in the right eye, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's keratoconjunctivitis has been characterized by stable vision that consistently falls within the range of 20/40 or better in both eyes, precluding any evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- keratoconjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1024109
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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The Veteran has been granted service connection for keratoconjunctivitis, which is considered a direct service connection as no presumption or secondary condition was established.
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