Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for bilateral dry eye syndrome, finding that the Veteran's condition was comparable to a disorder of the lacrimal apparatus affecting both eyes.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing dysfunction of the lacrimal apparatus in both eyes, which warranted a maximum 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6099-6025.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral dry eye syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093160
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