The Veteran's left eye uveitis was granted a disability rating of 30 percent from October 16, 2006 to April 3, 2012. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it did not show an anatomical loss of the eye or significant improvement in visual acuity and field vision that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye uveitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20059867
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 20059867.
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.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left eye condition claimed as left eye uveitis and diagnosed as acquired absence of the eye, presence of artificial eye, arcus senilis, and blindness due to lack of evidence showing it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient explanation of whether the Veteran had incapacitating episodes and how his eye condition affects him. A new medical examination is required to address these issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left eye uveitis is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left eye uveitis was denied. The case is remanded to consider entitlement to extraschedular ratings and TDIU.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.