Glaucoma decisions — 2019

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability during service and no competent medical opinion linking his current condition to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current vision disability is related to service. The Veteran contends that his glaucoma, which he experienced during service, caused his current vision issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of prostate cancer, service connection for a keloid scar on the occipital scalp, and service connection for glaucoma are all remanded due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a pulmonary disability has been dismissed.,The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for skin, abdominal aortic aneurysm, left lower extremity aneurysm, right lower extremity aneurysm, and left eye glaucoma.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glaucoma, sleep disorder, tinnitus, and a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are being reviewed by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and glaucoma due to insufficient reasons or bases in their previous decisions, as well as issues related to compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and secure substantial gainful employment from August 14, 2003 to February 24, 2004, and from March 20, 2008 to date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral cataracts and bilateral glaucoma due to insufficient examination addressing the Veteran's testimony that he started wearing glasses during service.

The Board denied service connection for low back, right knee, and trouble seeing disabilities. The issue of bilateral foot disability is remanded.,Service connection was not granted for left knee disability due to lack of nexus.

The Veteran's disability rating for primary open angle glaucoma was restored from 20% to 60% effective September 1, 2016.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in multiple conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for glaucoma and a TDIU rating is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from VA and private providers.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his service connection claims, including those related to hypertension, bilateral glaucoma, left ear disorder (residuals of left eardrum rupture), and a left middle finger disorder.

The Veteran's eye disability, characterized as glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic retinopathy, has been rated at 10 percent since April 2011. The Board found that the current rating of 10 percent is appropriate given the visual field defect with remaining field of 46 to 60 degrees bilaterally.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral open-angle glaucoma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disorders, left rib separation, bilateral glaucoma, and numbness of the hands, have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's pigmentary glaucoma is related to his service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for glaucoma as secondary to diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The remand is needed because an addendum opinion is required regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma was caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PFB is granted with a 10% rating prior to October 16, 2018. The claim for service connection of recurrent left eye conjunctivitis has been reopened due to new and material evidence. However, the issue of whether his bilateral eye disorder (including recurrent conjunctivitis, lacrimal duct stenosis, glaucoma, and cataracts) is related to service remains pending.

The Board has decided that a new examination is needed to clarify if the Veteran has glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy, as his service-connected diabetes may be aggravating these conditions.