The Veteran's cataracts were rated at a maximum of 10 percent from June 2, 2017 to March 5, 2019. After that date, the rating was increased to 60 percent. The Board found no evidence of incapacitating episodes or visual field defect.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cataracts caused a combined impairment of visual acuity and visual field, resulting in a maximum rating of 60 percent under the General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetic cataracts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22005062
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