The Veteran's left eye scar was incurred in service, while his left eye vision loss is not related to service.,An increased rating of 30% for PTSD has been granted since November 2, 2007.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran sustained a shrapnel wound to the area above his left eye during service and this injury resulted in a scar. The vision loss is not related to service as it was due to a non-service-connected brain surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Scar, Left Eye Vision Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1040254
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- Granted
The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's left eye scar from February 28, 2012. The appeal is denied for ratings in excess of 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 8, 2014.
- Denied
The Veteran's left eye vision loss is not considered to be due to VA laser surgery, and the Board finds that there is no additional disability resulting from this procedure.
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