Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for left eye optic atrophy with nuclear sclerosis based on the evidence showing that his corrected distance visual acuity was 5/200 or worse, and no higher evaluation is warranted under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran's left eye corrected distance visual acuity to be 5/200 or worse, with the right eye being 20/40. This combination does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent under DC 6065.
- Claimed conditions
- left eye optic atrophy with nuclear sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020779
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