The Veteran's right eye cataracts and amblyopia are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's visual acuity in the right eye is 5/200 or worse, and his left eye has normal vision (20/40). His average contraction of the visual field is 0 degrees. These findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right eye cataracts, Amblyopia of the right eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22011267
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for the Veteran's eye condition, based on visual impairment in both eyes.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye injury, finding that there is no credible evidence to support his assertion of such an injury during service. The current cataracts in both eyes are determined to be age-related and not related to any incident or condition during service.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals to reopen service connection for various conditions and denied claims of service connection due to lack of notification from the appellant.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected amblyopia of the right eye is granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective from February 26, 2019. The case is remanded for further action regarding the effective date and whether there was clear and unmistakable error in a prior denial.
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