The Veteran's right eye visual field defect prior to May 24, 2004 is granted a 10 percent rating.,From May 24, 2004 to December 5, 2011, the Veteran's bilateral primary open angle glaucoma is granted a 30 percent rating. From October 1, 2012 onwards, he is granted a 40 percent rating.,Temporary total ratings are granted for surgical convalescence from July 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012 and SMC at the housebound rate from July 16, 2012 to September 30, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's visual acuity was better than 20/40 bilaterally prior to May 24, 2004 and he required continuous medication for his glaucoma from that date onwards. The Board found the right eye visual field defect warranted a 10 percent rating based on the information provided in the April and May 2004 treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Eye Visual Field Defect, Bilateral Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20026599
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
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