The Veteran's iritis has been rated at 20 percent since January 9, 2009. The Board found that an initial rating of 10 percent is warranted prior to this date due to the severity of his symptoms, but denied a higher rating as his condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent from January 9, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's iritis was rated at 20 percent since January 9, 2009 based on the severity of his symptoms. However, the Board found that his condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent from this date due to the lack of evidence showing visual acuity or field loss as required by the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- iritis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1312065
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