I got it sorted by doing two things
1. Putting --force_steam_VR after the DCS.exe in the target location of the DCS world openbeta shortcut - "C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\bin\DCS.exe" --force_steam_VR
2. Ran the cross eyed alignment debug tool and pressed swap top and bottom eye right
Solved the issue after much frustration
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