The Board denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for post-operative cyst with scar (neck scar), herpes simplex, and stromal opacities, status post photorefractive keratectomy (bilateral eye disability).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative cyst with scar (neck scar), Herpes simplex, Stromal opacities, status post photorefractive keratectomy (bilateral eye disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1615177
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for herpes simplex and denied a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, herpes simplex, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and type II diabetes mellitus are all granted service connection. The claims for these conditions were reopened based on new evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate development and need for further examination. The Veteran's claims for earlier effective date, increased rating, service connection, and compensation are pending.
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