The Veteran's blindness in both eyes, with only light perception, qualifies him for the maximum benefit under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(m), and he is not entitled to a higher rate of special monthly compensation as his condition does not meet the criteria for additional benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's blindness in both eyes with only light perception qualifies him for the maximum benefit under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(m), and he is not entitled to a higher rate of special monthly compensation as his condition does not meet the criteria for additional benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- blindness in both eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1041328
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