Glaucoma decisions — 2026

The Board dismissed the appeals of service connection for glaucoma and prostate cancer as untimely, due to the Veteran not submitting a timely Notice of Disagreement within one year from the March 2024 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right eye disability, specifically glaucoma suspect and traumatic optic nerve injury. The Veteran is requested to provide a supplemental VA medical opinion addressing his lay statements about continuity of symptoms from service.

The Veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for service-connected right eye retinal vein occlusion with bilateral open angle glaucoma and pseudophakia is being remanded due to an error by the AOJ in not providing notice of his right to a hearing before the AOJ.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral glaucoma is denied. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability, is remanded and requires further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected open angle glaucoma bilateral eyes is granted an 80 percent disability rating, based on the combination of decreased visual acuity and visual field defect.

The Board has determined that the previous remand for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma with bilateral cataract was caused or aggravated by his service-connected sinus headaches and/or allergic rhinitis did not provide adequate opinions. The claim is being remanded to obtain such opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for vision impairment, bilateral hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, and pseudophakia is remanded due to the need for additional development related to toxic exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an adequate VA opinion regarding the Veteran's left eye glaucoma.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral glaucoma prior to February 1, 2025 is denied as the disability did not result in decreased corrected visual acuity or other impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma with cataracts, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active military service or any in-service exposure. The Veteran's glaucoma and cataracts were diagnosed many years after discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of his conditions, particularly diabetic peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities and diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for glaucoma and right ear hearing loss.

Effective August 26, 2023, the Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation at the rate intermediate between 38 U.S.C. 1114(m) and 38 U.S.C. 1114(n) (M12) is granted, subject to law and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. Additionally, a 30 percent rating for service-connected migraines is granted effective August 26, 2023.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's eye disabilities and their relationship to her service-connected rheumatoid arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to August 28, 2019 was denied as the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due solely to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, glaucoma, and hand tremors due to potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service. Clarification is needed regarding whether the Veteran was exposed to TERA associated with his MOS of Army Hercules Fire Control Crew Member at Scott Air Force Base.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and bilateral eye disability due to a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the April 2025 rating decision. The VA is required to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his toxic exposure through TERA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye disability is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding causation and aggravation by her service-connected tension headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for glaucoma as secondary to hypertension, finding that the Veteran's glaucoma is a 'but-for' cause of his hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral glaucoma but denied service connection for cataracts. Bilateral glaucoma is found to be related to service, while no additional eye disorder other than glaucoma is linked to service.