The Veteran's left eye disability is rated at a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's exertional headaches are rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's head scar is rated at 10 percent, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran’s left eye disability had a remaining visual field of 5 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 6080. The exertional headaches did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were rated at 10 percent due to the absence of characteristic prostrating attacks. The head scar met the criteria for a 10 percent rating based on one characteristic of disfigurement.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Disability, Exertional Headaches, Head Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19170064
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