The Veteran's right eye pterygium is rated at a 10 percent since May 24, 2017. Prior to that date, the evidence does not support an earlier compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed active non-trachomatous conjunctivitis in the Veteran's right eye as of May 24, 2017, which is rated under Diagnostic Code 6018. The Veteran had no evidence of active conjunctivitis prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye pterygium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19179475
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a new examination and addressing the Veteran's right eye pterygium.
- Granted
The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for right eye pterygium was granted. The veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating effective February 25, 2021.
- Denied
The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's right eye pterygium and eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for her service-connected right eye pterygium and left eye pinguecula with chronic dry eye syndrome and conjunctivitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.
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