The Veteran's alternating exotropia, with mild bilateral nuclear sclerosis and bilateral stationary peripheral pterygium, results in a noncompensable disability rating due to the absence of impairment of central visual acuity or constant diplopia.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show impairment of central visual acuity of 20/50 or worse, nor constant diplopia, which are required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6090.
- Claimed conditions
- Alternating exotropia, Mild bilateral nuclear sclerosis, Bilateral stationary peripheral pterygium
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24019652
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Denied
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