Glaucoma decisions — 2023

The Veteran's bilateral glaucoma is rated at 10 percent, effective November 30, 2021. The Board denied a higher rating.,Diabetes mellitus type II remains rated at 40 percent, effective November 30, 2021. The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and right lower extremity (sciatic nerve).,The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy is rated at 30 percent, effective November 30, 2021. The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and right lower extremity (sciatic nerve).,Erectile dysfunction remains noncompensable.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated at 30 percent, effective November 30, 2021. The Veteran was granted a 20 percent rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and right lower extremity (sciatic nerve).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral maculopathy, detached retina, glaucoma, and cataracts due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his service or any other relevant factors.

Your claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma has been granted, effective from the date of your initial claim. The appeal is dismissed as moot because you have withdrawn your claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability. The claim for service connection for left eye glaucoma with epiretinal membrane and dry eye syndrome (claimed as left eye blindness) remains denied.

The Board has remanded four claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's dental implants, glaucoma, coronary arteriosclerosis, and seizure disorder are all being reviewed on their merits.

The Board denied service connection for glaucoma as secondary to hypertension, finding that the Veteran's glaucoma is not related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for stroke residuals. The decision on aid and attendance is pending as it was not decided in this appeal.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension is dismissed. The Veteran's bilateral eye condition, including keratoconus and glaucoma, is granted. The claim for an earlier effective date for the PTSD rating is denied as a matter of law. The claims for arthritis of the cervical spine and bilateral pes planus are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's glaucoma is related to service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right feet due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's glaucoma is currently being remanded as there may be an issue with the AOJ's finding that it existed prior to service.,VA sinus bradycardia rating has been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's eye disorder is not service-connected as it was diagnosed after service and there is no evidence linking the current condition to his military service.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of bilateral flat feet, and the Veteran has not provided sufficient medical evidence to support a claim for this issue.

The Veteran's right eye angle-recession glaucoma is granted service connection. The Veteran's left knee disability and post-surgery right knee disability are each granted separate ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5258 and 5260, with the latter being granted a higher rating of 60% effective October 21, 2022.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eye disorder. The claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to May 25, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to his failure to appear for VA examinations.

The Veteran's requests to reopen previously denied claims for service connection for glaucoma, cataracts, refractive error and presbyopia of the eyes are denied. The request to reopen a previously denied claim for stomach discomfort (claimed as stomach cancer) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, and glaucoma as due to service-connected diabetes. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete service treatment records and inadequate psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's hypertension was not incurred during service and is denied.,Glaucoma and stroke are not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, and thus denial of service connection for these conditions.,There are no service-connected disabilities that would qualify the Veteran for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral eye condition, including diagnoses such as ocular hypertension, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, and cataracts, is related to service. However, a VA examination is needed to confirm these diagnoses and determine their etiology.