The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral maculopathy were denied as the Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide good cause for failing to attend the scheduled May 29, 2015 VA eye examination which was necessary to determine the severity of his service-connected bilateral maculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral maculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2015
- Citation
- 1548357
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral maculopathy is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but not higher. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss and an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral maculopathy, detached retina, glaucoma, and cataracts due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his service or any other relevant factors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim for a new examination to determine if the Veteran's eye conditions are related to his service-connected hypertension and coronary artery disease.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected bilateral maculopathy does not result in decreased visual acuity, field loss, or pain. Therefore, a compensable evaluation is not warranted.
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