The Veteran's bilateral photophobia and LLE neuropathy are granted as service-connected. The Veteran is also granted a 30 percent rating for his LLE neuropathy from February 21, 2013 onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the finding that the Veteran's bilateral photophobia began during service and continued after service, while his LLE neuropathy had onset in service and has persisted since then.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Photophobia, Left Lower Extremity (LLE) Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22012940
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The Board granted the appeal and restored service connection for RLE and LLE neuropathy, which were improperly severed. Additionally, a TDIU rating was granted from December 1, 2018, to March 3, 2024.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral photophobia.
- Denied
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