The Veteran's service-connected nystagmus and decreased visual acuity in the right eye are rated at 30 percent since March 10, 2015. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any other theories of service connection or exposure basis for the Veteran's condition and the current rating was determined to be appropriate based on the severity of his visual impairment as per Diagnostic Code 6077.
- Claimed conditions
- nystagmus, decreased visual acuity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1713140
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- Remanded (sent back)
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