The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral decreased visual acuity and residuals of head trauma with headaches is denied. The current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show anatomical loss or blindness, nor does it demonstrate a worsening in visual acuity to meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Code 6075. For the residuals of head trauma with headaches, the Veteran's condition is rated based on purely neurological disability (migraine), which limits him to a maximum of 10 percent under Diagnostic Codes 8045 and 9304.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral decreased visual acuity, residuals of head trauma with headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1045147
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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