Glaucoma decisions — 2020

The Board's decision granting service connection for diabetic retinopathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus is vacated. The issue of service connection for loss of vision other than refractive error and diabetic retinopathy is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected scars of the left lower lumbosacral lipoma has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for eye condition (loss of vision) and tinea corporis previously claimed as a skin condition have both been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination as they were not fully addressed in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 25, 2010. The issues are being remanded due to procedural errors and need further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records. The Veteran's claim includes a request for an increased disability rating for diabetic retinopathy with bilateral macular edema, glaucoma, and cataracts.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for blood in stool, a right eye disability, and a left eye corneal scar. The case is remanded to schedule VA examinations and obtain additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy and glaucoma due to lack of sufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a vision disability, including as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The case is being returned for an addendum opinion to determine whether any eye disability diagnosed during the appeal period (December 2007 to December 2017) are caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as they are not related to active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current left eye condition is related to his service, specifically exposure to flames from loading artillery. The claim will be returned for further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish that he had diabetes at any time during or approximate to the pendency of his claim. For eligibility for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant due to glaucoma (legal blindness), the Veteran was granted eligibility.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral glaucoma was rated at 10 percent prior to June 30, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, the Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent rating for his glaucoma.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, low back disability, bilateral knee disability, and eye disability (including cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome).,Service connection was also denied for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral eye disability, finding that the current disabilities are not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye disability, including glaucoma, was denied. The claim for service connection for headaches was granted with a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and opinions to address secondary service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disability of the lumbar or thoracic spine, and bilateral glaucoma due to new evidence and further development being required.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral blindness, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current vision conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, pneumonia residuals, and back disability have been denied.,No new or material evidence was received to reopen any of the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including residuals of a right hand injury, bilateral heel disabilities, chronic acquired eye disability (including glaucoma), and degenerative joint disease of the left knee were all denied. The Board found that there was insufficient evidence to support these claims.