Glaucoma decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and glaucoma are not service-connected as they were not present during his period of active military service or for many years thereafter.

The Board has determined that the veteran's glaucoma was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma was granted, effective July 22, 2002. The effective date is set at the date of receipt of his original claim on November 14, 2001.

The veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and a back disorder are being remanded to the RO for additional development of his records, including VA treatment records, Social Security Administration records, and Reserve service records. The RO will also provide the veteran with an opportunity to submit evidence and be afforded examinations to determine if any current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete field vision testing results from a previous VA examination. The veteran's claims file is to be referred back for additional review and assessment of his visual field impairment.

The Board denied service connection for defective eyesight and glaucoma, but granted service connection for dental trauma for outpatient treatment purposes. The right foot arthritis with pes planus was rated at 20 percent disabling, while the left foot arthritis with pes planus was also rated at 20 percent disabling.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for depression and open angle glaucoma are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional notification and assistance, including obtaining medical records and examinations.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, and glaucoma, claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus, Type II.

The Board found that the veteran's glaucoma was not incurred during or aggravated by active military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, glaucoma, and osteoarthritis of the left foot with hallux valgus as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.