Glaucoma decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an additional medical examination to determine his current level of disability related to glaucoma.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for seborrhea was granted, but the appeals for service connection of PTSD and bilateral glaucoma were denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for eye disorders, including glaucoma and cataracts, is denied as there is no evidence of their onset or causation during active military service. The Veteran's pes planus with hallux valgus deformity has been rated based on pronounced symptoms but not actual loss of use of either foot.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete compliance with prior remand directives and unprofessional tone of the examiner's addendum opinion. The Veteran is entitled to a new examination by an appropriately qualified examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected open-angle glaucoma and lumbar arthritis have been granted, with a TDIU also being granted effective July 20, 2010. The VA has scheduled the Veteran for an examination to determine the current severity of his lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a videoconference hearing. The specific claims of service connection and evaluation remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, kidney disorder, and hypertension are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claims for high cholesterol and erectile dysfunction have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal was denied on all issues related to his service-connected conditions, with no new evidence provided that would warrant reopening the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's eye condition and service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current bilateral eye disabilities, including whether they are related to his in-service Lasik surgeries. Additional treatment records will also be obtained.