The Veteran's claim for service connection for herpes simplex keratitis is granted. The initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected right knee disability remains denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has a confirmed diagnosis of herpes virus affecting both skin and eye, warranting service connection for herpes simplex keratitis. However, his right knee disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Simplex Keratitis, Chondromalacia, Status Post Arthroscopy, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1610622
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- Denied
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