The Board granted a 10 percent rating for dry eye syndrome and pterygium of the left eye, but denied increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and scarring of the left hand.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6018 for chronic conjunctivitis, while his PFB and scarring did not meet the necessary criteria for increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- dry eye syndrome, pterygium, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), scarring of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066533
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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