The Veteran's initial compensable disability ratings for optic retinopathy of the right eye and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee have been granted, with effective dates of November 7, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's visual acuity in his right eye was found to be at least 20/40 or worse, warranting a 10% disability rating. His patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee has also been rated as 10%. Both conditions have effective dates starting from November 7, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- Optic Retinopathy of the Right Eye, Patellofemoral Syndrome of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2012
- Citation
- 1221376
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