The Board has granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right eye disability, which is secondary to a corneal scar from chemical injury. The Veteran does not have incapacitating episodes or diplopia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right eye disability resulted in visual acuity of 20/40 and average concentric contraction of visual fields of 49, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under DC 6080.
- Claimed conditions
- right eye corneal scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26003322
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