Glaucoma decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disabilities are secondary to his service-connected right eye disability and PTSD. The VA examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion on this issue.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a low back disorder and left leg disorder, but denied all other issues. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma, finding that it was present within a year of the Veteran's separation from service and is subject to presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence added since the last decision and a need for clarification of the Veteran's service periods.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis and residuals of J pouch surgery, along with his right and left eye disorders, are all granted. The initial rating for the ulcerative colitis is set at 100 percent since October 7, 2003.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, left eye glaucoma, breathing disability, colon cancer, and psychiatric disorder due to lack of proper examination and evidence. The claim for sleep apnea is also remanded as new and material evidence was submitted.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of all related complications.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral eye conditions, including glaucoma suspect, chronic canaliculitis, medial pinguecula, and nuclear sclerotic cataracts, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.,An effective date earlier than July 1, 2014 for TBI and June 9, 2014 for tinnitus cannot be granted as there are no prior unadjudicated formal or informal claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral lower and upper extremity arthritis, cervical spine disability, low back disability, bilateral foot pain, glaucoma, and abdominal hernia. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active service.

A 20 percent rating for the service-connected back disorder is granted effective July 1, 2015.,Service connection for urinary incontinence is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and hypertension due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records, conduct further examinations, and provide updated opinions on whether these conditions are related to service or diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle condition, residuals of an eye injury, and glaucoma due to incomplete information in his service records and insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for left and right eye disabilities, including glaucoma, cataracts, pinguecula, and arcus senilis, finding that the current diagnoses are not related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma and remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder) and SMC. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating and TDIU due to his service-connected left eye disability. The case is being returned for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, confirming which division of Alamo Iron Works the Veteran worked in, and scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for bone spurs, body pain, glaucoma, asthma, and high blood pressure as there was no evidence of their onset during service or a link to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's dry eye syndrome is related to her military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions. The issues include left knee, right knee, diabetes mellitus, left eye disability (including glaucoma), erectile dysfunction, bilateral kidney disability, and anemia.