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A 10 percent rating for this disability is warranted for localized scars, atrophy, or irregularities of the retina, centrally located, with irregular, duplicated enlarged or diminished image, unilaterally or bilaterally. In this case, the veteran's condition is a scar of the cornea rather than the retina.

The following are the rating criteria (38 CFR § 4.79) for 10/200 vision in one eye: 90 percent disability rating: “In the other eye 10/200 (3/60)” 80percent disability rating: “In the other eye 15/200 (4.5/60)” 70 percent disability rating: “In the other eye 20/200 (6/60)”

In fact, there are eight main attributes of scars that the VA looks at when characterizing scars: Your scar is 5 inches (13 cm) or more in length. Your scar's widest width is at least one-quarter (¼) inch (0.6 cm) The surface of your scar either elevates or depresses when pressed upon.

Diabetic retinopathy, also known as diabetic retinitis, is rated from 10 to 100 percent for impairment of visual acuity or field loss, pain, rest requirements, or episodic incapacity, combining an additional rating during periods of active pathology. 38 C.F.R. § 4.84a, Diagnostic Code 6006.

Veterans who have: Five or more unstable or painful scars can be rated at 30%; Three or four painful or unstable scars may receive a disability rating of 20%; One or two painful or unstable scars should be rated at 10%.

Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Glaucoma Once a claim for glaucoma has been filed, VA may request a Compensation and Pension exam, or C&P exam. This exam will usually be performed by a VA physician or VA contracted physician. As glaucoma is a condition affecting the eyes, the physician may be an optometrist.

In regards to the veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome, the current 20 percent rating is the maximum schedular rating available for bilateral epiphora.

If you have significant scarring, the VA will assign a rating between 0% and 80%, with 100% being the most disabling (and qualifying for the highest monthly income benefit). If the medical evidence shows a functional or motion impairment, you may receive additional benefits.