The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma and constriction of visual field were rated at 70 percent from May 9, 2012 to June 7, 2018. A rating in excess of 80 percent was granted for the period from July 20, 2015 to June 7, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's visual acuity and visual field impairment did not meet criteria for a higher disability rating due to incapacitating episodes or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral glaucoma, Constriction of visual field
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21026046
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