The Veteran's service-connected bilateral eye disability, other than diabetic retinopathy with pseudophakia status post cataract extraction, is rated at a 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 6025 for the functional impairment resulting from dry eye syndrome and a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6018 for the functional impairment resulting from blepharitis. The Veteran's corneal arcus does not warrant any additional compensation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no functional impairment resulting from the corneal arcus, which is solely a superficial change to the appearance of the Veteran's corneas and has no meaningful impact on his earning capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Corneal Arcus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1813093
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 12, 2017 for the award of service connection for dry eye syndrome. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for dry eye syndrome is remanded.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected dry eye syndrome is manifested by symptoms comparable to a bilateral disorder of the lacrimal apparatus, and his claim for an initial evaluation of 20 percent has been granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied because he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that while the Veteran requires some help with daily activities, he does not meet the criteria for needing regular aid and attendance.
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