The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, characterized by scarring and irregularities of the retina resulting in light sensitivity, floaters, dry eyes, and flashes of light, warrants an initial 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is manifested by scarring and irregularities of the retinas, including a retinal hole in his right eye and lattice degeneration in his left eye, resulting in symptoms such as extreme sensitivity to light, floaters, and flashes of light. These findings are consistent with a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6011.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Eye Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- September 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1637165
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