The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, specifically right eye cataract and left eye pseudophakia, has not resulted in a compensable rating due to the corrected distance vision being 20/40 or better in both eyes. There were no incapacitating episodes or other significant visual impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral eye disability did not result in a decrease in visual acuity that would warrant an increased rating, as their corrected distance vision was 20/40 or better in each eye.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye cataract, left eye pseudophakia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20065058
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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