The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent since February 20, 2018. He also received a separate 10 percent rating for his pinguecula with corneal scarring and a higher 30 percent rating for his infiltrative keratitis and open angle glaucoma after November 23, 2020.,The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent since February 20, 2018. He also received a separate 10 percent rating for his pinguecula with corneal scarring and a higher 30 percent rating for his infiltrative keratitis and open angle glaucoma after November 23, 2020.,The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent since February 20, 2018. He also received a separate 10 percent rating for his pinguecula with corneal scarring and a higher 30 percent rating for his infiltrative keratitis and open angle glaucoma after November 23, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's dry eye syndrome has been rated at 20 percent since February 20, 2018 due to bilateral involvement. The higher rating for the infiltrative keratitis and open angle glaucoma after November 23, 2020 is based on documented incapacitating episodes requiring treatment visits.
- Claimed conditions
- Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula with Corneal Scarring, Infiltrative Keratitis and Open Angle Glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21070826
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 12, 2017 for the award of service connection for dry eye syndrome. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for dry eye syndrome is remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran is found to be eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to his severe and complex medical conditions, which require personal care services.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected dry eye syndrome is manifested by symptoms comparable to a bilateral disorder of the lacrimal apparatus, and his claim for an initial evaluation of 20 percent has been granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied because he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that while the Veteran requires some help with daily activities, he does not meet the criteria for needing regular aid and attendance.
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