The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diplopia with left superior oblique palsy was granted, and he is now receiving a 30% evaluation. The decision also denied his request for a TDIU due to the nature of his service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s diplopia with left superior oblique palsy has been rated at 30% since October 13, 2011, and no higher rating is warranted based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- diplopia, left superior oblique palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20034084
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are of sufficient severity to produce unemployability, meeting the schedular criteria for a TDIU throughout the appeal period. However, conflicting work history makes it impossible to determine his employment status during the period on appeal.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for diplopia was denied as the evidence did not support finding that his diplopia is constant or causes incapacitating episodes. The Board found that the Veteran's visual acuity and field loss were within normal limits, and thus, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 6090.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 21, 2019, for a 20 percent disability rating for diplopia secondary to fracture of the left orbital floor.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, specifically chorioretinal scars with diplopia, is now rated at 30 percent effective from the date of claim (July 30, 2014).
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