The Veteran's service-connected glaucoma was rated at 10 percent prior to June 26, 2007 and at 20 percent from June 26, 2007 to July 26, 2010. From July 27, 2010, the Veteran's glaucoma was rated at 30 percent. The left knee disability did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed varying degrees of visual field contraction due to glaucoma, with the most recent examination showing an average contraction of 44-45 degrees in both eyes from July 27, 2010. The left knee disability did not meet criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1139531
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