Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating before September 2021 was denied, but a separate 10% rating for chorioretinal scars was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the March 2022 AOJ decision and the application of pertinent regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- removal of cataract, pterygium, chorioretinal scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002538
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