The Veteran's left eye ptosis is currently rated at 30 percent from January 30, 2018. The Board denied a higher rating and found that special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.350(a)(4) is granted as of November 30, 2021 due to loss of use or blindness in the left eye with only light perception.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show anatomical loss of the left eye and no more than light perception in the left eye with inability to recognize test letters at 1 foot or perceive objects, hand movements, or count fingers at 3 feet as required for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.350(a)(4).
- Claimed conditions
- Left eye ptosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22007901
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