The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected left trigeminal nerve neuralgia, as his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating. The decision also noted that the Veteran was not experiencing herpetic keratitis symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of left eye pain and tearing were attributed to other conditions such as senile cataracts and mild conjunctivitis, rather than his service-connected left trigeminal nerve neuralgia or herpetic keratitis.
- Claimed conditions
- left trigeminal nerve neuralgia, herpetic keratitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2016
- Citation
- 1611761
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- Granted
The Veteran's left trigeminal nerve neuralgia disability is currently rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 8405, which addresses neuralgia of the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve. The Board finds that from January 19, 2012, to January 27, 2016, the Veteran's left trigeminal nerve neuralgia caused pain, stiffness, dislocation, labored movements, paresthesias, and dysesthesias, which more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 60 percent from November 1, 2014 to January 28, 2016. The Board has remanded the issues of evaluating his service-connected left trigeminal nerve neuralgia and TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for service-connected left knee disability and entitlement to a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected left trigeminal nerve neuralgia disability remains denied.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left eye disabilities, including corneal ulcers, herpetic keratitis, and pseudophakia, are at least as likely as not related to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
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