The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's left eye disability, as there is no evidence of anatomical loss and the highest available rating based on visual acuity was appropriate.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing anatomical loss of the left eye and the fact that a higher rating would require such evidence.

Claimed conditions

neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder of the left eye

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

February 6, 2025

Citation

A25011199

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