Glaucoma decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma is related to service-connected hypertension, and a new VA medical opinion is needed.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinions are inadequate and remands the case for further development, including obtaining an adequate etiological opinion from a fully qualified examiner.

The Board has granted service connection for a cardiac disorder as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for malaria and service connection for an eye disorder are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for eye disability, including bilateral open angle glaucoma, right eye pseudophakia, and left eye cataract, finding the evidence does not support a link to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional relevant evidence being added since the last SSOC, and it is required for the AOJ to review this new evidence and issue a new SSOC.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma, cataracts, retinal tears and detachment, macular and vitreous conditions of the right eye; and glaucoma and retinal tears of the left eye. Service connection was denied for migraine headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for left ankle disability and vision disability, but has reopened the claim for neck disability. The case is REMANDED to evaluate whether the Veteran's neck disability is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA eye examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma and to determine if he is entitled to a TDIU prior to November 20, 2017. The issues are currently inextricably intertwined.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be examined for his eye disabilities and acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The examinations were not conducted as per the October 2022 remand directive.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of glaucoma and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has found that the duty to provide a VA examination was not fulfilled due to an error in the previous decision. The case is being remanded for such an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus. The claims for glaucoma, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), right shoulder disability, and left femur disability are remanded due to the need for further examination and development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for further review of the Veteran's exposure history.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, right hip disability, avascular necrosis, osteoporosis, glaucoma (eye disability), a right hand disability, a left hand disability, hypertension, and bilateral foot disabilities. The issues are being addressed due to new evidence associated with his file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and eye disability, specifically glaucoma. The claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional development including obtaining missing service records and VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for CML, erectile dysfunction as secondary to CML, bilateral hip arthritis, and hypertension. The Veteran's eye disorder was not found related to his hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disability and a skin disability due to additional development being required. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral glaucoma, pseudophakia, dry eyes, cataract, and dermatillomania.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current eye disability and his active service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The VA is required to obtain a medical opinion to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's service and his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and rating of various conditions has been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the claims for bilateral hearing loss, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, glaucoma, cataracts, or allergic rhinitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete examination and need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's eye disabilities.