The Board denied the appellant's request for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral dysmorphopsia, finding that the schedular criteria were not met.
The deciding factor: The VA medical evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the appellant's industrial impairment related to his service-connected bilateral dysmorphopsia.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral dysmorphopsia, sarcoidosis of the eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2010
- Citation
- 1042471
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for sarcoidosis of the eyes on an extraschedular basis due to marked interference with employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including referral to the Under Secretary for Benefits or Director of Compensation and Pension Service regarding extraschedular disability rating for bilateral dysmorphopsia and TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating evaluation for bilateral dysmorphopsia was remanded to the RO for further development, including a new VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the case due to a lack of compliance with previous instructions. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating evaluation for bilateral dysmorphopsia is being remanded for further examination and review.
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