The Veteran's initial ratings for visual field and acuity impairments due to optical neuritis have been granted at 70 percent each, effective June 18, 2008. The most recent VA examination showed visual fields of less than 10 degrees bilaterally, warranting a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6080.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's average bilateral concentric contraction was between 6 and 15 degrees, which corresponds to a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6080 (2008), (2012).
- Claimed conditions
- Optic Neuritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2012
- Citation
- 1243831
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