Glaucoma decisions — 2010

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and glaucoma as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma is not causally related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and therefore denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the appellant's eye sight and need for aid and attendance. The VA is instructed to obtain medical records, schedule an ophthalmology examination, and arrange a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current glaucoma is proximately due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this disability.

The Veteran meets the requirements for special monthly pension at the housebound rate due to having a single disability rating of 70 percent and a combined nonservice-connected disability rating of 80 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's eye disorders, including retinal detachment and glaucoma in the left eye, were not incurred or aggravated by his military service. The VA examiner concluded that these conditions are not related to a grenade simulator injury during active duty.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability was restored to a 100% rating due to the reduction being void ab initio.

The Board found that the Veteran's current eye conditions (glaucoma, blepharitis, and cataracts) are not related to his military service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current eye disorders, including glaucoma, senile cataracts, and hyperopia, are not related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's glaucoma is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's eye disabilities, including convergence insufficiency, exophoria, diplopia, macular detachment, serous retinopathy, angiospastic retinopathy, hyperopia, glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, and blepharitis, are not considered to be related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pre-glaucoma, finding that there was no current qualifying disability recognized by VA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his bilateral knee disabilities and service connection for glaucoma of the right eye. The Veteran was granted service connection for glaucoma of the left eye in a March 2009 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma is being remanded due to the need for clarification from a VA examiner regarding whether his condition is related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's open angle glaucoma was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and is not proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, as well as his eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grants.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, soft tissue sarcoma, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and chloracne due to Agent Orange exposure were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of an eye injury, to include glaucoma, in August 1998. The Veteran's claim was reopened and the evidence submitted since that time is not considered new and material.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for glaucoma and valvular heart disease has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to determine the Veteran's employability status for pension purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional medical inquiry and examination to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions, including glaucoma, stroke residuals, and circulatory disorders of the legs. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.