The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected macular scar, right eye, atrophic, residuals of injury was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to October 5, 2018 and a rating in excess of 90 percent as of that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right eye disability only warranted a combined rating of 30% due to anatomical loss not being present. The evidence did not show either visual acuity or field vision meeting the criteria for higher ratings under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- macular scar, right eye, atrophic, residuals of injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149443
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