Glaucoma decisions — 2026

The Veteran's pigmentary glaucoma was evaluated and found not to warrant a higher rating under the current VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's initial noncompensable rating for primary bilateral open-angle glaucoma was granted based on a finding of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the February 2021 rating decision, as the evidence showed use of continuous medication and visual impairment.

The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the November 20, 1998, Rating Decision which denied service connection for bilateral primary open angle glaucoma. The Veteran's glaucomatocyclitic crisis was diagnosed during active military service, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, glaucoma, and pseudophakia.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on direct evidence of a link between the conditions and military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for his bilateral eye disability, finding no evidence to support a direct link between his current conditions and his military service or exposure to herbicide agents. The Board also found that his hypertension did not cause or aggravate his eye disabilities.

The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of bilateral eye disability and left arm disability, including as secondary to a left wrist disability. The remand includes obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma, finding that there is no evidence linking his diagnosed condition to his military service.

The Board denied a rating higher than 30 percent for the Veteran's uveitis with open angle glaucoma and aphakia of the left eye, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, sleep disturbances, anxiety, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and glaucoma due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's SSA disability records are needed to be obtained.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition is denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to incomplete medical opinions provided in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for glaucoma and cataracts of both eyes due to outstanding VA treatment records not being obtained. The AOJ is required to obtain these records before making a decision.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, glaucoma, Raynaud's syndrome, and sinusitis.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's legal blindness and related conditions are service-connected, as they were caused by her active duty for training (ACDUTRA) service from February 2010 to March 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral pulmonary embolism and an eye disability, including chronic open angle glaucoma, nodular scleritis, blepharitis, and dry eye syndrome. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service events.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically regarding a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) memo and obtaining a medical opinion. The Veteran believes his bilateral glaucoma is related to service exposure to TERA activities.

The Veteran's Bell's Palsy, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Glaucoma, and Low Back Arthritis were denied as they did not manifest in service or for many years thereafter, and the evidence does not show that his disabilities are related to or may be associated with service.,The Veteran's low back arthritis was denied as there is no indication of an association between the disability claimed by the veteran and his active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral dry eye syndrome, tinea pedis, and bilateral glaucoma have been denied.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted with a rating of 10 percent, but the effective date is set to January 8, 2024.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, low back disability, eye disabilities, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prostate cancer, and SMC at the housebound rate due to deficiencies in obtaining Social Security Administration (SSA) records related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.