The Veteran's optic neuritis of the left eye was granted a 10 percent disability rating prior to August 27, 2014 and denied any higher rating from that date. The Veteran also received a 10 percent disability rating for decreased visual acuity in his left eye during this period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's optic neuritis of the left eye resulted in an average concentric contraction to 34 degrees, warranting a 10 percent rating under both old and new criteria. His decreased visual acuity in the same eye was also rated at 20/50, resulting in a combined 10 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Optic neuritis of the left eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19171798
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