The Veteran's left eye disability, which includes post-operative residuals from cataracts and glaucoma with pseudophakia, is currently rated at the highest possible evaluation of 30 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there are no incapacitating episodes or other non-visual impairment-based limitations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left eye disability results in corrected distance vision of 20/50 and an average concentric contraction of the visual field defect at 15 degrees, which corresponds to a 30 percent evaluation under VA regulations. There were no incapacitating episodes or other non-visual impairment-based limitations noted.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals, removal of cataracts, left eye, with glaucoma with pseudophakia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18130864
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