Glaucoma decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to ascertain his ACDUTRA dates and obtain VA treatment records from the West Los Angeles facility.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and glaucoma as they are related to his service-connected PTSD, and there is insufficient evidence regarding their onset or etiology.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral glaucoma is needed due to conflicting evidence, including service treatment records and a possible diagnosis from an optometry note. The matter is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress has been rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were consistent with the criteria for a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye disability, including glaucoma. The examiner is asked to consider whether the condition had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and glaucoma. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The appeal of entitlement to service connection for glaucoma is dismissed.,The appeal of entitlement to service connection for sinusitis; allergies is dismissed.,The appeal of entitlement to service connection for hypertension is dismissed.,The appeal of entitlement to service connection for kidney removal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, specifically glaucoma, has been denied as there is no evidence of such condition during service or related to service. The Veteran was found not to have had glaucoma at the time of his separation from service and currently does not have it.,Service connection for depression has also been denied as there is no competent medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of depression.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $7,750.00 is being remanded due to improper action by the AOJ.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current vision disorder, including glaucoma. The Veteran needs further examination and a clarifying opinion from a suitably qualified VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for eye disability, cardiovascular disability (including CABG residuals), hypertension, and diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development including examinations.

The Board has added relevant medical evidence to the record and is remanding the claims for glaucoma, psychotic disorder, and cervical spine disability due to new information.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, a left foot injury, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a left foot injury. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and clarification of several issues, including service connection for various conditions.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,Service connection for glaucoma, as secondary to the service-connected pituitary gland microprolactinoma with galactorrhea, is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, tinea pedis (claimed as fungus), diabetes mellitus type II, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and glaucoma due to potential service connection issues.

The Board dismissed the claims due to the appellant's death, as they do not survive their deaths.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left eye glaucoma is related to his service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The other conditions (left eye cataracts and burns to the sclera) are not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a lumbar spine disability, ocular disability, chronic cervical strain, left ankle disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, glaucoma, and bilateral hearing loss, produced total occupational impairment. The Board granted TDIU for accrued benefit purposes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected uveitic glaucoma.