The Veteran's left eye disability is rated at 40 percent, which includes traumatic glaucoma with status post endophthalmitis and other conditions. The appeal for increased evaluations and service connection remains pending.
The deciding factor: The current evaluation of 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 6012 (angle closure glaucoma) is based on the Veteran's light perception only visual acuity in both eyes, with no findings of incapacitating episodes or disfigurement. The appeal for increased evaluations and service connection remains pending.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic glaucoma with status post endophthalmitis, Choroidal scars, Aphakia, Optic atrophy of the left eye, Diabetic retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19113554
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What this means for you
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