Glaucoma decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right eye glaucoma has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral flat feet and a vision condition, including glaucoma, were denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that resulted in the current conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a bilateral eye disorder to include glaucoma and cataracts due to lack of VA examination and medical opinion.

The Veteran's glaucoma with old branch vein occlusion and retinal ischemia was rated at 50 percent from December 3, 2013. The right eye ptosis and bilateral eye pain were separately rated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the threshold requirements for vocational rehabilitation benefits under Chapter 31 of the VA regulations, as she is currently employed and does not have an employment handicap.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, multiple orthopedic conditions, glaucoma, tinnitus, and anxiety with insomnia, have not rendered her unemployable since she retired from the Army in April 2013.

The Veteran's eye disability, including left eye pterygium and glaucoma, has been rated at 10 percent since the appeal began. The condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to lack of visual impairment, muscle function issues, disfigurement, or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for macular degeneration, glaucoma, gastrointestinal disability (to include IBS), and hypertension due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for asbestosis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service is causally related to his current diagnosis. The other claims of service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for glaucoma, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's right foot disability is denied as not related to service, while his eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts) requires further evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate prior to November 2, 2012, and from January 1, 2013 to August 5, 2019, as he did not meet the schedular requirements for SMC housebound benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to duty-to-assist errors and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for glaucoma, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, and nerve damage. The claims are currently pending.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and glaucoma secondary to TBI.,There is no probative medical evidence linking the Veteran’s current diagnoses of TBI and glaucoma to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI and glaucoma have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's service connection for thyroid cancer is granted. The claim for SMC based on housebound status is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an eye condition as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C, finding that there is no medical evidence supporting a link between the two conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma, finding that there was no causal relationship between her current condition and her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's left eye disorders, including congenital cataracts, glaucoma, pseudophakia, and dry eye syndrome, were aggravated by his service-connected right eye disability or PTSD.