Glaucoma decisions — 2017

The Veteran's hypertension, migraines, and other service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or extraschedular evaluation. The Board denied his claim of entitlement to TDIU prior to September 10, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma is not related to his active service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current eye disability related to his active duty service, including pre-glaucoma. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of traumatic brain injury, bilateral eye disorder (pigment dispersion syndrome), and sinus disorder are granted. The Veteran has been diagnosed with these conditions during or after his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for glaucoma is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and updated treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's glaucoma is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's conjunctivitis is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a new VA examination and complying with the Veteran's FOIA request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and/or a special home adaptation grant is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against finding glaucoma as a manifestation of an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained multisymptom illness related to service in Southwest Asia, and also not caused by or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection for glaucoma is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorder and vision disorders are not related to his active service, including exposure to herbicides.,There is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence or aggravation for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and requests for additional evidence.

The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for tinnitus due to exposure to acoustic trauma during active service. The right eye disability remains unclear and requires further examination. The total and permanent rating for the right knee replacement will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of issues including secondary service connection for an eye disability, initial rating for PTSD, and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right eye disability, including vision loss and open angle glaucoma, is not service-connected due to lack of a superimposed injury or disease during service. The other conditions (bilateral pseudophakia and dry eye) are also not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a videoconference hearing, and further proceedings are required.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a videoconference hearing at the RO. The Veteran's appeal includes claims related to various conditions and disabilities, including tinnitus, glaucoma, allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, esotropia, diplopia, hearing loss, hypertension, GERD, and prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left eye disability and its relationship to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for open angle glaucoma and compound astigmatism due to incomplete medical records, lack of authorization for private medical records, and need for additional clarification regarding diagnoses and etiology.