The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts, for purposes of accrued benefits, was denied as his best corrected distant visual acuity in both eyes met the criteria for a noncompensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's best corrected distant visual acuity did not meet the criteria for any higher than noncompensable ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral posterior subcapsular cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2012
- Citation
- 1235877
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