The Veteran's right eye disability, including retained metallic fragments and age-related cataracts, did not result in any compensable impairment. The Board denied an initial compensable rating for the service-connected right eye disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed no impairment in visual acuity or visual field that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- right corneal foreign body, age-related cataracts, negative dysphotopsias secondary to lens implants, macular epiretinal membrane
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18156482
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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