The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected left eye cornea scar, finding that a 30 percent evaluation was the maximum allowed under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional impairment of visual acuity in either eye to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye cornea scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2011
- Citation
- 1105476
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for the listed conditions was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims prior to a final decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left eye cornea scar is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a comprehensive ophthalmological examination and clarification of all identified disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his left eye cornea scar is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive examination and clarification of all service-connected disabilities.
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