The Veteran's bilateral POAG and lattice degeneration have been granted an initial 10 percent rating prior to October 9, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The visual field contraction of the Veteran’s bilateral eye condition has remained within the criteria for a 10 percent rating throughout the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), lattice degeneration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20044996
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