Glaucoma decisions — 2018

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided was insufficient to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current eye disabilities, specifically primary open-angle glaucoma and other related conditions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions which he believes began during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for an eye disorder, including glaucoma. The Veteran's claim for sinusitis secondary to allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for back disorder and glaucoma, and entitlement to TDIU. The time period on appeal for the claim involving PTSD needs clarification.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and a skin disorder, finding no residuals from the reported in-service injuries. The claim for an increased rating for left rotator cuff tendonitis is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions including glaucoma, respiratory disorder, cardiovascular disorder, anal abscess, skin cancer, and peripheral neuropathy have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, exposure to herbicide agents, or a current disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma in the left eye, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities were denied. The Board found that these conditions are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for myopic astigmatism of the right eye was reopened. Service connection is granted, but the Board finds that there is no evidence to support a finding that his current diagnoses of astigmatism and presbyopia were subject to superimposed disease or injury during active service. The Veteran also has current diagnoses of glaucoma suspect and cataracts, which are considered disabilities for VA purposes due to their symptoms but not related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection for glaucoma remains denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The Board denied service connection for pinguela/incipient senile cataract/glaucoma, an eye disability, as there is no evidence showing the condition was caused by an injury or event during active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service or diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the appropriateness of relying on a March 2010 VA medical opinion and the need for updated examination and treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's mitral valve status post surgical repair and glaucoma.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including cataracts. The evidence does not establish that any current right eye disability is related to active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol as it is not a disability recognized by VA. The remaining issues on appeal are being remanded due to the Veteran's assertion of increased severity since his last examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.,Service connection for hypertension, presumed due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, was also denied.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for left eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts) as new and material evidence was not received, despite the appellant's assertions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder, including glaucoma and macular degeneration, finding that his current eye disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for lower back pain with muscle spasm, glaucoma, and skin condition (impetigo) as there was no evidence of a nexus to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma, heart disorder, hypertension, and prostate condition as the evidence does not support a link to active service.