The Veteran's right eye pterygium has not resulted in impaired visual acuity of at least 20/50 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye, so his claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran's right eye pterygium resulted in visual impairment warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right eye pterygium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1105303
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right eye pterygium is not considered disabling enough to warrant a compensable evaluation, as there were no incapacitating episodes or visual impairment.
- Granted
The Veteran's right eye pterygium and bilateral pinguecula were granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective from May 13, 2018. Prior to this date, the disabilities did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development, specifically scheduling a VA examination for the Veteran's right eye pterygium. The Veteran is seeking an increased disability rating for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if any right eye conditions are diseases or defects, and whether they were caused by service. The Veteran's history of trauma during service is also being considered.
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