The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral nuclear cataract, primary open-angle glaucoma and granted service connection for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is related to his active service, while there was no evidence supporting a higher rating for glaucoma beyond the 10 percent already assigned.

Claimed conditions

bilateral nuclear cataract, primary open-angle glaucoma, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 30, 2025

Citation

A25094330

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