Glaucoma decisions — 2005

The veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and lung cancer were denied. The pterygium of the left eye was found to be asymptomatic, while bilateral cataracts resulted in a severe contraction of visual field impairment.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral lattice degeneration, service connection for bilateral glaucoma to include on a secondary basis, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral eye disability, including cataracts and glaucoma, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for an increased evaluation of his shell fragment wound of the left thigh muscle group XIV was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings, finding that the evidence did not show material improvement in his service-connected bilateral retinal detachments with aphakia and glaucoma.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma and arthritis of the knees. The decision on arthritis was based on a valid claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) not being presented, while the glaucoma claim was denied due to lack of evidence linking current condition to service.

The Board found that the appellant is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to her ability to feed, dress, bathe herself and walk without assistance. The evidence did not establish a need for regular assistance from another person.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification regarding the veteran's desire for a hearing, as his representative requested one.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have glaucoma that is related to active service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection of open angle glaucoma as he withdrew his appeal on this issue.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma, bilateral shoulder disorders, and oral disorders claimed as due to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's glaucoma is related to his service, specifically any inservice injuries or visual findings.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, arthritis, and a psychiatric disability to include major depression and PTSD due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board is remanding the veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic eye disorder to include glaucoma and right eye injury residuals due to incomplete records, including his service personnel records and clinical documentation from Bellevue Hospital. The VA will obtain these records and schedule the veteran for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for glaucoma was denied as there is no evidence of current disability.,New and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the skin disorder claim, including as due to herbicide exposure. The existing evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current eye conditions and hearing loss disability are not related to his military service, including an alleged rifle butt injury in 1939. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's glaucoma of the left eye is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's glaucoma is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disability on both direct and secondary bases, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his claims. The veteran's left shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5203, but not meeting criteria for an increased rating.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a connection between the claimed disabilities and service. The appellant's diabetes mellitus (including diabetic retinopathy) and bilateral cataracts with pseudophakia and glaucoma were not present in service or proximate thereto.