The Veteran's eye disability, including bilateral glaucoma and cataracts/intraocular lens, was found to not warrant increased ratings at any time during the appeal period. A separate rating for blindness in one eye due to visual field loss is granted as of September 16, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's eye disability did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on visual acuity or visual field defects throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral glaucoma, Left eye cataract, Right eye intraocular lens
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21005662
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