The Veteran's initial rating for left eye disability was denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left eye disability, primarily consisting of glaucoma and presbyopia, did not result in visual impairment or incapacitating episodes that would warrant a higher rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Glaucoma, Presbyopia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21007263
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