The Veteran's open-angle glaucoma is rated at 30 percent since January 10, 2012. The hearing loss rating remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had significant visual field defects in his left eye, warranting a higher rating than what was previously assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Open-angle glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20077464
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