The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for his right eye disorder to include injury residuals and traumatic retrobulbar optic neuritis was denied.,The Veteran's initial rating for TBI residuals prior to February 15, 2013 was granted at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the presence of incapacitating episodes or anatomical loss in the right eye that would warrant a higher evaluation.,There were no documented incapacitating episodes requiring treatment visits for an eye condition during the past 12 months, which is required to meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Disorder to include injury residuals and traumatic retrobulbar optic neuritis, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19154586
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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