The Veteran's service-connected eye disability, including open angle glaucoma and left eye cataract, is rated at a 60 percent rating prior to April 23, 2019. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed consistent visual field defects with remaining fields between 26-27 degrees in both eyes, warranting a 50% rating under DC 6080. Combined with the Veteran's existing 10% rating for visual acuity, this resulted in a total of 60%. The Board found no evidence to support higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Open angle glaucoma, Left eye cataract
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20035300
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