The Veteran's eye condition, specifically minimal hyperemia of the eyes, has been rated at a 10 percent disability level throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: Visual acuity was found to be 20/40 or better in both eyes, which is sufficient for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6018.
- Claimed conditions
- minimal hyperemia of the eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1552501
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for minimal hyperemia of the eyes (previously diagnosed as conjunctivitis, chronic, bilaterally) is being remanded due to the need for further development and clarification regarding the level of impairment attributable to service-connected versus nonservice-connected eye disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered a remand to distinguish any visual impairment or disfigurement attributable to the service-connected minimal hyperemia of the eyes from that due to other diagnosed eye disorders. The case is also remanded for readjudication.
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