The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right eye condition, which involves a visual field loss of 27 degrees. The current 10 percent rating has been in effect since July 16, 2014.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate a higher disability level that would warrant an increased rating under applicable VA rating criteria for the Veteran's right eye condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Vitreous floaters, Cornea opacity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22007749
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical strain and vitreous floaters have been granted service connection as they are directly related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and a need for further medical opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral eye disorders.
- Denied
The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional left eye disabilities resulting from VA medical and surgical treatment from November 2007 to August 2008, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not caused by or a result of VA care.
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