The veteran's claim for a higher rating for glaucoma was denied, but a separate noncompensable rating for visual acuity impairment was granted. The claim for a higher rating for hypertension was also denied. Claims for service connection for dementia and a congenital abnormality were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the AOJ decisions on appeal, which did not support the veteran's claims for higher ratings or new service connections.

Claimed conditions

primary open-angle glaucoma with pseudophakia, hypertension, dementia, right-sided congenital abnormality of the jugular foramen of unknown etiology

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007562

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