The Board denied a separate compensable disability rating for nuclear sclerotic cataract and BRVO of the Veteran's right eye, finding that the condition is associated with his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Veteran has visual acuity correctable to 20/40 or better, and there are no documented incapacitating episodes or visual field defects.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right eye disability (nuclear sclerotic cataract and BRVO) is associated with his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. There were no documented incapacitating episodes or visual field defects to warrant a separate compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Nuclear sclerotic cataract, Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23039173
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional examinations and development are needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to a separate, compensable disability rating for right eye visual impairment associated with type II diabetes mellitus; service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus; and service connection for hypertension as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including nuclear sclerotic cataracts and branch retinal vein occlusion with diabetic retinopathy (resolved), warrants a 40 percent rating effective September 26, 2016.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's eye disorder did not have its onset during service, is not a result of service, and was not aggravated by service. Therefore, service connection for an eye disability is denied.
- Denied
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