The Veteran's left eye scotoma resulted in no worse than 20/40 corrected distance vision, without evidence of left eye visual field impairment or impaired muscle function. Therefore, the claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left eye scotoma is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not demonstrate any left eye visual impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 6081.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye scotoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2021
- Citation
- A21020488
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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