The Veteran's right eye angle recession glaucoma, scarring, visual field defect with amblyopia and open angle glaucoma of the left eye is currently rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combination of central visual acuity in the right eye (20/400) and visual field defect with amblyopia and open angle glaucoma in the left eye corresponds to a 20/100 visual impairment, which is already reflected in his current 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Angle recession glaucoma, Scarring, Visual field defect with amblyopia and open angle glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1204118
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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