The Veteran's left lower eyelid scar has been granted a 10% rating, effective June 11, 2019. The decision also notes that the Veteran's left eye disability does not meet criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report did not identify any incapacitating episodes or visual impairment due to the diagnosed hemorrhage of the left orbit.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Eye Disability, Left Lower Eyelid Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26035484
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