Glaucoma decisions — 2013

Your claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional development. You will be provided with a supplemental statement of the case if any benefit is denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for left eye optic neuropathy and glaucoma, finding that these conditions are secondary to a pre-existing chalazion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma of the left eye has been dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran was granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma in both eyes.,Service connection was also established for right lower extremity radiculopathy, which is considered secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. However, the claim for left lower extremity radiculopathy and a bilateral pelvic and leg disability (claimed as numbness of the lower extremities) secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability was denied.,The Board found that there was no separate additional disability relating to the pelvis or lower extremities beyond the currently service connected disabilities.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for glaucoma, effective from April 28, 2011.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is sufficient to meet the criteria for a TDIU, as his disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's spouse has been diagnosed with several conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, essential tremors, osteoarthritis requiring knee replacement and high blood pressure. The Board finds that the evidence shows she requires regular aid and attendance due to her disabilities.

The Veteran's death was not caused by, or hastened by, the treatment he received in a VA facility between May 2007 and September 2007.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records review.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma and assigned a 10 percent disability rating, effective from March 17, 2009. The Veteran's claim for an increased (compensable) rating for cataracts is addressed in the remand portion of this decision.

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma and congenital right eye optic nerve pit were found to be incurred in service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral glaucoma and asthma with allergies due to additional development being needed.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The issue of increased rating for right eye glaucoma will be reconsidered after these steps.

The Veteran's claims for glaucoma, left shoulder bursitis, and diabetes mellitus were denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or within the presumptive period.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a cyst, heart disorder, and bilateral eye disorder were denied as there is no evidence of any current disability resulting from these conditions.

The Veteran's back condition is service-connected.,Glaucoma was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate opinion in a previous VA examination regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma is related to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, diagnosed as glaucoma. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received sufficient to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for right knee patellar joint disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient response and undeliverable communication, and requests for information have not been completed. The Veteran's new address in Virginia needs to be obtained and proper notice must be provided.