The Veteran's residuals of LASIK surgery with diplopia and impaired visual acuity are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6090-6065. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as her current disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of LASIK surgery with diplopia and impaired visual acuity do not result in incapacitating episodes, and therefore, cannot warrant a higher rating based on such episodes. The current rating is based solely on the severity of her visual impairment as per Diagnostic Code 6090-6065.
- Claimed conditions
- Diplopia, Impaired Visual Acuity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22029521
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