Glaucoma Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file, and the Board is unable to make a determination without an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for glaucoma was reopened due to new and material evidence, and the Board found that his glaucoma had an onset in service. As a result, service connection for glaucoma is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's loss of vision. The AOJ is instructed to arrange for a neuro-ophthalmic evaluation and obtain an adequate medical opinion addressing all current eye conditions causing visual impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma, a renal disability (presumably a kidney condition), an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), and sinusitis due to unclear service connection determinations and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's exposure is not presumed based on herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to missing portions of the Veteran's claims file and unclear information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents. The location of the Veteran’s ship while stationed is also needed, as are addendum opinions on the relationship between the Veteran's injuries and his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma and atrophic retina, including as secondary to glaucoma, have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence linking the conditions to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as a bilateral eye disability. The Veteran's current psychiatric disability is also being referred to obtain an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for herpes zoster and its residuals, including iritis, keratoconjunctivitis, uveitis, left eye pain, decreased vision, dry eye, episcleritis, astigmatism, myopia, left eyelid changes, and left eye glaucoma is granted. The Veteran's right and left wrist disability claim is denied. The Veteran's residuals of heat-related injury claim is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertensive heart disease and bilateral glaucoma, but has remanded the issue of left elbow disability.

The Veteran's service-connected eye disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he has been able to work part-time despite his visual limitations. The Board denied the TDIU claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, glaucoma, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The case is remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's bilateral open-angle glaucoma and eyelid papillomas have been granted initial 10 percent ratings, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of visual impairment was granted. Service connection for glaucoma is also granted. The issue of service connection for adenocarcinoma of the duodenum is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral glaucoma, diabetes mellitus type II, allergic rhinitis, inability to tolerate medication, and fatty liver. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further action on heart disability, hypertension rating, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral tinnitus is granted.,For the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bilateral glaucoma, additional development is needed as per the remand instructions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for open angle glaucoma, suspect, secondary to diabetes mellitus, type 2, was denied. The appeals for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection and a 100% disability rating were dismissed.

The Veteran's glaucoma, uterine fibroids, and hysterectomy claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between her service and these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including his eye disability and hearing loss. The right shoulder fracture with traumatic arthritis case is also being remanded for a new VA examination. PTSD and lumbar strain cases are also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder prior to January 31, 2017 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant such a rating.,A 70 percent disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder from January 31, 2017 onwards has been granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim effective March 27, 2015 has also been granted.